The nurse is caring for a client being treated for a foreign body in the eye with a corneal abrasion. Which of the following will be indicated in the care of this client?
1. Flushing the eye with normal saline
2. Surgery
3. Bed rest and an eye shield
4. Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield
4. Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield
Rationale:
Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield after removing the foreign body would be indicated in the care of the client with a foreign body and corneal abrasion to the eye. Flushing the eye with normal saline is indicated in a burn injury to the eye. Surgery is indicated in penetrating injuries to the eye. Bed rest with an eye shield would be indicated in the care of the client with a blunt trauma to the eye.
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