While performing the auditory assessment phase of the physic…

While performing the auditory assessment phase of the physical examination for a high school swimming team, the nurse identifies a student who has pain and itching in his external ear. The nurse would anticipate treatment for which of the following disorders?

A client has macular degeneration. Her daughter, who is cari…

A client has macular degeneration. Her daughter, who is caring for her, becomes increasingly frustrated with the client because she does not keep herself clean and has food spills down the front of her dress. Which of the following explanations would help the client’s daughter understand what her mother is experiencing?

A client is on the ophthalmology unit with a medical diagnos…

A client is on the ophthalmology unit with a medical diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma. The nurse plans nursing care for the client with open-angle glaucoma to prevent complications based on the knowledge that which of the following statements is true regarding the disease process of glaucoma?

A client reports to the Emergency Department with a complain…

A client reports to the Emergency Department with a complaint of severe eye pain to the right eye with associated nausea and vomiting. The client states that it started 1 hour ago. Upon assessment of the right eye, the eye is red with a steamy-appearing cornea.    The nurse knows that (A) is the priority concern for the client. (B) is the most effective medical treatment option.  The nurse will question the health care provider as to why (C) has been prescribed.