When obtaining a health history from a 49-year-old patient, which patient statement is most important to communicate to the primary health care provider?
a. "My eyes are dry now."
b. "It is hard for me to see at night."
c. "My vision is blurry when I read."
d. "I can't see as far over to the side."
ANS: D
The decrease in peripheral vision may indicate glaucoma, which is not a normal visual change associated with aging and requires rapid treatment. The other patient statements indicate visual problems (presbyopia, dryness, and lens opacity) that are considered a normal part of aging.
You might also like to view...
A client complains of itching, runny nose, and wheezing after the first dose of an antibiotic. The appropriate nursing actions include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Stop the infusion immediately 2. Ensure patent airway 3. Check vital signs 4. Monitor condition changes 5. Administer an antidote
A client who will not regain mobility has a case manager. What important topics does the nurse need to address in the client's long-term plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Informal caregivers b. Sexuality c. Recreation d. Vocational adjustments
An older patient has been prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach the patient about this drug?
a. "Avoid caffeinated drinks that may increase your blood pressure." b. "Take this drug at night so that you won't be aware of nausea." c. "Change positions slowly when rising up from a sitting position." d. "Weigh yourself daily upon first arising in the morning."
Which is the priority nursing action when preparing a neonate born with a gastroschisis defect for transport to a pediatric hospital for corrective surgery?
1. Covering the exposed intestines with sterile moist gauze 2. Wrapping the newborn warmly in two or three blankets 3. Providing a sterile water feeding to maintain hydration during transport 4. Allowing the parents of the newborn to see their child prior to transport