The home health patient complains of tearing and a feeling of dryness in the right eye. The nurse assesses that the eyelid is turned inward and the sclera is red. The nurse documents the presence of a(n)_________________
ANS:
entropion
An entropion is the abnormal turning in of the eyelid, causing irritation and tearing of the eye.
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1. "You have been exposed to a toxin that has stopped your neurotransmitter function." 2. "If the mucus membranes in your nose are damaged, it may affect your sense of smell." 3. "The number of sensory cells increases with age, which lowers your sense of smell." 4. "Allergies, polyps, and viral infections can cause an increased sense of smell."
In the United States, horsemeat, insects, and dog meat are not considered food items, even though they meet the criteria for what is considered "food." What dictates what is acceptable as a food item and what is not?
A) Availability B) Culture C) Flavor D) Preference
A child with hypoparathyroidism is receiving Vitamin D therapy. The parents should be advised to watch for which of the following signs of Vitamin D toxicity?
1. Excessive thirst 2. Anorexia, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting 3. Weakness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting 4. Headaches and seizures
A nurse is caring for a client who is 30 weeks pregnant at a prenatal visit. Which of the following statements made by the client would be of concern to the nurse and warrant further explanation and close follow-up?
a. I have been feeling more tired lately. b. My husband complains every time I ask him to do something for me. c. Sometimes, the smell of food makes me nauseous. d. I need to get up two times a night to go to the bathroom.