The nurse is caring for a patient with exophthalmos secondary to Graves' disease. What nursing interventions are appropriate for this patient?
a. Myotic eyedrops and privacy
b. Television and other diversionary activities
c. Reassurance that the symptoms will resolve when the Graves' disease is under control
d. An accepting attitude and lubricating eyedrops
ANS: D
Lubricating eyedrops will help keep the eyes moist if the patient is unable to close them. An accepting attitude is important if the patient's body image is disturbed. Diversion and myotic eyedrops do not address the problem. Symptoms will not resolve with treatment.
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