The family of a client who is comatose asks why there are eye patches over the client's eyes. What should the nurse respond to the family?
1. "They prevent the eyes from drying out.".
2. "They reduce the glare caused by the room lights.".
3. "They reduce the amount of stimulation the client receives.".
4. "They are used to keep eye medication in contact with the eyes.".
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Rationale 1: Corneal abrasions can occur in a client who has lost the blink reflex. Eye patches will prevent the eyes from drying out causing corneal abrasions.
Rationale 2: Eye patches are not used to reduce glare from room lighting.
Rationale 3: Eye patches are not used to reduce stimulation through the eyes.
Rationale 4: Eye patches are not used to keep eye medication in contact with the eyes.
Global Rationale: Corneal abrasions can occur in a client who has lost the blink reflex. Eye patches will prevent the eyes from drying out causing corneal abrasions. Eye patches are not used to reduce glare from room lighting, reduce stimulation through the eyes, or to keep eye medication in contact with the eyes.
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