When teaching the client about the effects of a miotic medication, the nurse plans to tell the client that the medication will:
1. Reshape the lens to eliminate blurred vision.
2. Interrupt the drainage of aqueous humor from the eye.
3. Dilate the pupil to reduce intraocular pressure.
4. Lower intraocular pressure and improve blood flow to the retina.
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Rationale: Miotics are used to lower the intraocular pressure, which then increases blood flow to the retina. This in turn decreases retinal damage and loss of vision. Miotics cause a contraction or constriction of the ciliary muscle and widen the trabecular meshwork. The other options are incorrect.
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1. Tell the parent he will ask the doctor to come and talk with her. 2. Inform the parent she will be asked to leave if she continues this behavior. 3. Tell the parent her behavior will upset the patient. 4. Inform the parent of any change in the child's condition in a timely manner.
Which elements of both structural empowerment and psychological empowerment are supported when the nurse manager involves staff in both quality improvement (QI) projects and evaluation outcomes of practice changes?
1. Information and impact 2. Information and meaning 3. Opportunities and impact 4. Support and self-determination
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a. stay back from the bed so as not to disturb the client or be in the way. b. quietly and lightly touch and stroke the client. c. talk to and touch the client as if she were conscious. d. dim the lights and keep noise to a minimum.
The nursing instructor is conducting a class regarding nursing ethics prior to taking the students to their first clinical. The instructor determines that more teaching is needed when the student states that the ANA Code of Ethics:
1. "Is the only code of ethics available for nurses.". 2. "Is used by all health care professionals.". 3. "Guides nurses in their professional behavior and relationships.". 4. "Forms the basis for possible law suits.".