× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
8
5
z
4
n
4
t
4
3
k
3
x
3
r
3
m
3
j
3
c
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
colleen colleen
wrote...
solved
Valued Member
Posts: 17076
Rep: 251 1
11 years ago
A patient who was exposed to a thermal nuclear blast is experiencing blindness. Which of the following can the nurse instruct this patient about the eye injury?
1. The blindness is permanent.
2. The blindness will last for several years.
3. The blindness will resolve in time. The intense light from the blast caused the temporary blindness.
4. The blindness will resolve somewhat in time; however, the patient will always have vision changes afterwards.
Read 357 times
1 Reply
Sunshine ☀ ☼

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Valued Member
11 years ago
3 -- Eye burn injuries are associated with the bright light flash of nuclear detonation. The intense light might blind the patient momentarily. The effects will disappear with time.
Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1230 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 318
  
 6129
  
 10463
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 231
Previous poll results: What percentage of nature vs. nurture dictates human intelligence?