Describe the proper procedure for instilling eye drops.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Clean the canthus from the inner corner to the outer. For eyedrops, in your dominant hand, resting on the patient's cheekbone, hold a cotton ball. In the nondominant hand, gently resting on the patient's forehead, hold the dropper 1/2 to 3/4 inch above the conjunctival sac. Drop the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac. If the patient blinks or if a drop lands on the outer eyelid, repeat. Wipe up any liquid overflow with cotton or tissue.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy. Which of the following major tasks does the nurse perform immediately during the preoperative period?
A) Explain the potential risks and benefits to the client B) Order preoperative medications to be given C) Conduct a comprehensive nursing assessment D) Inquire about autologous blood donation
For what reason would breastfeeding be contraindicated?
a. Hepatitis B b. Everted nipples c. History of breast cancer 3 years ago d. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
The nurse cares for a client in Bryant's traction. The child has extensive edema and is unable to move either leg. Which does the nurse implement?
1. Notify the child's provider immediately. 2. Remove the legs from traction for 1 hour. 3. Apply warm moist compresses to both legs. 4. Adjust the amount of weight on the traction.