A client recovering from a penetrating injury to the eye tells the nurse that he can see some shadows and movement with the eye. The nurse realizes this information would be considered as:
1. Deterioration in vision.
2. Improvement in vision.
3. An indication of poor nutrition.
4. The need for artificial tears.
2. Improvement in vision.
Rationale:
For the client with an eye injury, the goal of care is to preserve vision and prevent injury. The client recovering from a penetrating eye injury is able to see shadows and movement, which would indicate an improvement in vision. Deterioration in vision would be a lack of sight. The client's ability to see shadows and movement would not indicate poor nutrition or the need for artificial tears.
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