Visual and Auditory Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

1. The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient’s myopia and presbyopia by assessing for a. strength of the eye muscles. c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. b. both near and distant vision. d. intraocular pressure changes. HTTPS://BIT.LY/3OTCF7O The lenses are prescribed to co...

6. Which teaching point should the nurse plan to include when caring for a patient whose vision is corrected to 20/200? a. How to access audio books b. How to use a white cane safely c. Where Braille instruction is available d. Where to obtain hand-held magnifiers HTTPS://BIT.LY/3OTCF7O Vari...

A 72-yr-old patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has just had photodynamic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates that the discharge teaching has been effective? a. “I will use drops to keep my pupils dilated until my appointment.” b. “I will need to use brighter...

19. The nurse is assessing a patient who was recently treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media of the right ear. Which finding is a priority to report to the health care provider? a. The patient has a temperature of 100.6° F. b. The patient complains of “popping” in the ear. c. Cl...

24. Which information will the nurse include for a patient contemplating a cochlear implant? a. Cochlear implants are not useful for patients with congenital deafness. b. Cochlear implants are most helpful as an early intervention for presbycusis. c. Cochlear implants improve hearing in patients...

25. Which statement by a patient with bacterial conjunctivitis indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I will wash my hands often during the day.” b. “I ” c. “I will not share towels with my friends or family.” d. “I will monitor my family for eye redness or drainage.” HTTP...

30. Which action could the registered nurse (RN) who is working in the eye and ear clinic delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? a. Evaluate a patient’s ability to administer eye drops. b. c. Inspect a patient’s external ear for signs of irritation caused by a hearing ...

36. Which nursing activity is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) working in the eye clinic to delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Instilling antiviral drops for a patient with a corneal ulcer b. Application of a warm compress to a patient’s hordeolum c. Ins...

41. A 75-yr-old patient who lives alone at home tells the nurse, “I am afraid of losing my independence because my eyes don’t work as well they used to.” Which action should the nurse take first? a. Discuss the increased risk for falls that is associated with impaired vision. b. Ask the ...

45. When teaching a patient about the treatment of acoustic neuroma, the nurse will include information about a. applying sunscreen. c. decreasing dietary sodium. b. preventing fall injuries. d. chemotherapy side effects. HTTPS://BIT.LY/3OTCF7O Intermittent vertigo occurs with acoustic neuroma...