Clients with chronic, open-angle glaucoma should be instructed by the nurse to:
A)
use over-the-counter medications for eye pain.
B)
use mild boric acid solution to irrigate the eyes periodically.
C)
sleep with the head of the bed elevated to reduce eye pressure.
D)
avoid over-the-counter cold or allergy medications.
D
Explanation:
A)
Over-the-counter preparations have sympathomimetic action, causing pupil dilation, which blocks the trabecular meshwork and flow of aqueous humor, leading to increased intraocular pressure. Chronic glaucoma is painless. Irrigations are not necessary. Sleep position won't affect the eye pressure associated with glaucoma.
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B)
Over-the-counter preparations have sympathomimetic action, causing pupil dilation, which blocks the trabecular meshwork and flow of aqueous humor, leading to increased intraocular pressure. Chronic glaucoma is painless. Irrigations are not necessary. Sleep position won't affect the eye pressure associated with glaucoma.
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Implementation
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C)
Over-the-counter preparations have sympathomimetic action, causing pupil dilation, which blocks the trabecular meshwork and flow of aqueous humor, leading to increased intraocular pressure. Chronic glaucoma is painless. Irrigations are not necessary. Sleep position won't affect the eye pressure associated with glaucoma.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Over-the-counter preparations have sympathomimetic action, causing pupil dilation, which blocks the trabecular meshwork and flow of aqueous humor, leading to increased intraocular pressure. Chronic glaucoma is painless. Irrigations are not necessary. Sleep position won't affect the eye pressure associated with glaucoma.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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