The nurse is collecting data from a patient with cataracts. Which symptom should the nurse expect because of this health problem?
a. Visual fatigue
b. Loss of visual acuity
c. Loss of central vision
d. Floating filaments in vision
ANS: B
Symptoms of cataract formation may include halos around lights, difficulty reading fine print or seeing in bright light, increased sensitivity to glare such as when driving at night, double or hazy vision, and decreased color vision. D. Floaters are associated with detached retina. C. Loss of central vision is associated with retinopathy and macular degeneration. A. Eye strain or visual fatigue is associated with refractive errors.
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1. Assessment of abdomen 2. Collection of nursing history 3. Assessment of client's allergies 4. Measurement of vital signs
A resident complains of severe pain. The following measures are on the person's care plan. Which should you question?
a. Position the person in good alignment. b. Keep bed linens tight and wrinkle-free. c. Provide loud music for distraction. d. Provide blankets for warmth.
A client is scheduled for a computed tomography scan of the brain. Which of the following should the nurse do in order to prepare this client for the diagnosed test?
1. Shave the client's head. 2. Administer a sedative. 3. Check to see if the client is allergic to shellfish or iodine. 4. Immobilize the head before movement.
It is necessary for nurses to unite and recognize their position in helping to make policies that will improve health care. What recommendation did the IOM Future of Nursing report in 2011 make for nurses?
A) Establish new educational standards B) Achieve higher levels of education C) Work closer with other health care professionals D) Verify data collection of all health care professionals