Exam 1 Sensory RNSG 1430 Questions And
Answers
Safety/ helpful precautions for reduced vision -orient to surroundings
-increase amount of light w/o glare
-bright colors are more distinguishable
-remove hazards: throw rugs, electric cords, coffee table, etc.
-make a clear path to the bathroo...
Safety/ helpful precautions for reduced vision -orient to surroundings
-increase amount of light w/o glare
-bright colors are more distinguishable
-remove hazards: throw rugs, electric cords, coffee table, etc.
-make a clear path to the bathroom
Prevention of reduced vision snellen eye chart- used to check distance vision
Therapeutic communication for reduced vision " tell me more", "how do you feel
when..."
Cataracts lens of the eye becomes cloudy.
can be in one or both eyes
Is Cataracts acute or chronic? Acute!
, Exam 1 Sensory RNSG 1430 Questions And
Answers
Cataract surgery cataract surgery is curative. the lens in the eye is removed and replaced
with an artificial lens.
What eye drops do you take for Cataracts? NONE. there are no drops for cataracts
because surgery is the curative option.
Manifestation of cataracts -blurry vision
-decreased vision
-light scatter (halos around headlights especially at night)
-glare
Cataracts risk factors -aging
-heredity
-eye trauma (traumatic cataract)
-diabetes mellitus
-chronic steroid use
-sun exposure
-smoking cigarettes
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