An adolescent gets hit in the eye during a fight. The school nurse, using a flashlight, notes the presence of gross hyphema (hemorrhage into anterior chamber). The nurse should:
a. apply a Fox shield.
b. instruct the adolescent to apply ice for 24 hours.
c. have adolescent rest with eye closed and ice applied.
d. notify parents that adolescent needs to see an ophthalmologist.
ANS: D
The parents should be notified that the adolescent needs to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Applying a Fox shield, instructing the adolescent to apply ice for 24 hours, and having the adolescent rest with eye closed and ice applied may cause further damage. Referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated.
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