A teenager is admitted to the emergency department with a possible fracture of the left orbit after getting hit in the face with a baseball. All tests are negative and the client is being discharged
Which is important for the nurse to teach the client? a. "Keep an eye patch on the eye for 48 hours."
b. "Always wear protective equipment to prevent eye damage."
c. "Take aspirin if a headache should occur."
d. "Do not do any heavy lifting for a week."
B
If all tests are negative, restrictions on heavy lifting are not needed. An eye patch does not have to be worn. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) would be a better choice for a headache because aspirin promotes bleeding. The client and the family should be taught about protective equipment while playing sports (helmet and goggles).
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