Poor maintenance of contact lenses has contributed to severe corneal abrasions in a middle-aged patient. Because of the acute pain associated with this health problem, the patient has been prescribed topical anesthetic eye drops
The patient should be cautioned not to overuse these eye drops because doing so may result in:
A) Decreased effectiveness
B) Bacterial or viral infection
C) Softening of the cornea
D) Astigmatism
C
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a. high potassium intakes may be harmful. b. it may displace more nutrient-dense foods. c. excessive fluid intake may cause kidney damage. d. fruit juice contains substances that may be addictive.
Brown spots on the skin:
a. Are caused by bruising b. Are common on the wrists and hands c. Usually occur on the face and legs d. Have fewer nerve endings.
The nurse notes asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds while inspecting the spine of a client. The spine has a slight curvature to the right but the client denies complaints of pain. Which term should the nurse use when documenting this finding?
A. Lordosis. B. Scoliosis. C. Kyphosis. D. Spinal list.
The nurse is teaching parents about the importance of iron in a toddler's diet. Which explains why iron deficiency anemia is common during toddlerhood?
a. Milk is a poor source of iron. b. Iron cannot be stored during fetal development. c. Fetal iron stores are depleted by age 1 month. d. Dietary iron cannot be started until age 12 months.