The nurse is talking with a parent of a child with strabismus
The nurse is talking about alternatives to surgery and explains that there is a correction for strabismus, which is an alternative to surgery, and it is successful in about 50% of clients. Which of the following substances is involved in this treatment? a. smallpox vaccine c. influenza vaccine
b. botulism toxin d. tetanus toxin
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A Incorrect.An alternative to surgery for correction of strabismus does not involve smallpox vaccine.
B Correct. An alternative to surgery for correction of strabismus involves botulinum toxin (Botox). This toxin is injected into the eye muscle to produce temporary paralysis. This allows the muscles opposite the paralyzed muscle to straighten the eye. When the medication wears off in about 2 months, the correction will be successful in 50% of clients.
C Incorrect. An alternative to surgery for correction of strabismus does not involve influenza vaccine.
D Incorrect. An alternative to surgery for correction of strabismus does not involve tetanus toxin.
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