An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes. She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition. Since there is no infection in her eyes, the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the follow
a. An antiinfective
b. Artificial tears
c. An antiviral
d. An antiseptic
ANS: B
Artificial tears provide tear-like lubrication to relieve dry eyes and eye irritation
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The student nurse caring for a 56-year-old patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). While providing oral care for the patient the student nurse notes that the gums are red-dened and bleed easily
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