A severe fungal infection will soon necessitate the evisceration of a patient's left eye. The patient is currently receiving health education from the nurse about the future use of an ocular prosthesis
When providing this education, the nurse should emphasize what teaching point?
A) The fact that a lifetime course of topical antibiotics will be required
B) The fact that the patient can be fitted with a prosthesis 8 to 10 months after the procedure
C) The fact that a pressure dressing will be necessary for the first 24 to 36 hours after surgery
D) The fact that a temporary conformer will be used in the immediate postsurgical period
D
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A nursing student is caring for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia who is preparing to undergo induction therapy. In preparing a plan of care for this patient, the student should assign the highest priority to which nursing diagnoses?
A) Activity Intolerance B) Risk for Infection C) Acute Confusion D) Risk for Spiritual Distress
A 52-year-old patient reports that he must hold his paper farther and farther away from his face to read it. What is the nurse's most informative response?
a. "You are describing myopia. Glasses will help you read." b. "You may have astigmatism, but your eyes will finally adjust." c. "You have presbyopia. Nonprescription reading glasses will help you." d. "An eye infection may be the problem. Check with your physician for medica-tion."
Culture enforces ____________________ based on the values and beliefs of the group.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse planning care for a client with severe and persistent mental illness knows that ac-ceptance in the community depends heavily on the client's:
1. Self-maintenance skills 2. Employment potential 3. Sexual behaviors 4. Self-esteem