What should the nurse instruct a patient regarding contact lenses to prevent injury to the eye? (Select all that apply.)
A) Do not share lenses.
B) Keep the lenses clean.
C) Wash hands before inserting or removing the lenses.
D) Have the lenses inspected every 2 years for scratches or damage.
E) Discard unused portions of contact solutions at the expiration date.
A, B, C, E
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A) Constipation
B) Breathlessness and hypotension
C) Hyperthyroidism
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A pt has a long history of chronic back pain and has undergone several back surgeries in the past. At this point, the surgeon is recommending a surgical procedure for spine stabilization. Which procedure does the nurse anticipate this pt will need?
a. laparoscopic diskectomy b. spinal fusion c. laminectomy d. traditional diskectomy