A client asks the nurse why it is important to protect their eyes from the sun. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?

A. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for excessive corneal dryness.
B. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for night blindness.
C. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for increased intraocular pressure.
D. Excessive sun exposure places you at risk for cataracts.


Answer: D

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A client has an intraparenchymal probe inserted into his brain tissue. The nurse realizes an advantage of this type of intracranial monitoring device would be:

1. low risk of intracerebral bleeding. 2. low risk of infection. 3. sturdy and will not break. 4. an inexpensive method to monitor.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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