The nurse should instruct a client with conjunctivitis to: 1. use an eye patch until the redness ...

The answer to question 1

Answer: 2

1. An eye patch is not necessary.
2. The bacteria or fungal organisms causing conjunctivitis are frequently spread by hand contact. Rubbing the eye causes further irritation.
3. Eye irrigation may be ordered to remove the purulent discharge associated with conjunctivitis.
4. Corticosteroid and topical antiseptics are used to treat the infection and inflammation.

The answer to question 2

Answer: 3

1. Activity should be reduced or limited.
2. Antiemetics are administered.
3. Minimal movement and minimal sensory stimuli provide comfort and help to reduce nausea.
4. Caffeine can precipitate an attack.

The answer to question 3

Answer: 4

1. Blowing the nose does not cause bleeding in the middle ear.
2. Blowing the nose hard will not cause the tympanic membrane to rupture in this situation. It can increase pressure within the middle ear and dislodge or disrupt the prosthesis.
3. Blowing the nose hard will not cause vertigo.
4. Blowing the nose can increase pressure within the middle ear and dislodge or disrupt the prosthesis.

The answer to question 4

Answer: 4

1. Chronic glaucoma is painless.
2. Chronic glaucoma has a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
3. Diplopia is not a manifestation of glaucoma.
4. Acute glaucoma causes severe eye pain, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and halos.

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