A patient has a tonometry measurement of 29 mmHg. What additional assessment findings should the nurse identify that indicate this patient has glaucoma?
Select all that apply.
1. narrowing visual fields
2. loss of definition of the optic disc
3. areas of hemorrhage, exudate, and white patches
4. narrowing of the vein where an arteriole crosses over
5. displaced blood vessels from the center of the optic disc
Question 2The nurse determines that an older patient has age-related changes in the vestibular structures of the ear. What should the nurse identify as risks for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. infection
2. falls
3. medication errors
4. food intolerance
5. problems communicating
Question 3The nurse is preparing to assess an older patient's ears. Which techniques should the nurse consider when conducting this assessment?
Select all that apply.
1. whisper test
2. Rinne test
3. Weber test
4. electronystagmography (ENG)
5. audiometer
Question 4The nurse is reviewing the physiology of the ear with a patient with a hearing disorder. What should the nurse explain about the function of the inner ear?
Select all that apply.
1. It coordinates visual pathways.
2. It integrates efferent neuron messages.
3. It provides information about head position.
4. It maintains middle ear structure and function.
5. It conducts sound.
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