A patient with an ectropion continues to experience eye dryness and corneal abrasions. The nurse would reinforce teaching about which treatment option?
1. Corrective surgery
2. Corrective lenses
3. UV protective sunglasses
4. Corneal transplant
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Rationale 1: With ectropion, surgery may be performed to correct the defect, reduce the risk of damage to the eye, and improve cosmetic appearance.
Rationale 2: Corrective lenses would not be beneficial in correcting this condition.
Rationale 3: UV protective sunglasses would not be beneficial in correcting this condition.
Rationale 4: Corneal transplant is not indicated in correcting this condition.
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Where does the nurse record a description of the teaching provided to the patient on performance of self-medication administration?
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