The nurse should instruct the client who has glaucoma to take which action?
a. Wear loose-fitting clothing. c. Wear dark glasses at all times.
b. Use eye medications as ordered. d. Formulate an exercise plan.
B
Drug therapy to reduce intraocular pressure is the usual treatment. Client teaching includes instruction to use eye medications as ordered.
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A. This information is not part of the medication record. B. The nurse should document this information and add it to the patient's medication list and notify the charge nurse of the change. C. Research the benefits of this medication before deciding if it should be added to medication record. D. Tell the patient that herbal medications are not considered safe to take.
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A) Giving the child a sticker for sitting still for 10 minutes B) Taking away television-watching privileges for running C) Giving the child an extra chore to do for talking in class D) Not allowing the child to play outside for rude behavior
A nurse is assessing the skin of a child with cellulitis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Red raised hair follicles B) Warmth at skin disruption site C) Papules progressing to vesicles D) Honey-colored exudate