NCLEX Review About The Aging Eye (7-10)

NCLEX Review About The Aging Eye

7. A physician prescribes "patching" for a child with strabismus of the right eye. A nurse instructs the mother regarding this procedure. Which of the following statements when made by the mother indicates that she understands the instruction?

a) I will place the patch on the right eye
b) I will place the patch on both eyes
c) I will place the patch on the left eye
d) I will alternate the patch from right to left eye hourly

8. The client comments, "I frequently change my eye glasses, none of which is satisfactory and I have difficulty focusing on my work." Which of the following disorders may the client be experiencing?

a) cataract
b) glaucoma
c) detached retina
d) myopia

9. An 85-year old woman complains of pain in her operated eye after cataract removal surgery. The nurse knows that this symptoms is

a) expected, and she should offer analgesic
b) unexpected and may signify a detached retina
c) unexpected and may indicate hemorrhage
d) expected and she should advise the client to be on bed rest

10. The client had just undergone repair of detached retina. Which of the following should be included in the nursing care plan of the client?

a) encourage self-care activities
b) limit movement of his eyes
c) restrict excessive talking
d) limit fluid intake







NCLEX Review About The Aging Eye:
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

7) C
- In strabismus, patch the good eye. This will train the affected eye.

8) B
- glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes damage to the retina and optic nerve that may lead to blindness. Eye glasses does not improve the vision, so the client frequently changes them.

9) C
- pressure or pain in the eye postop indicates hemorrhage. This should be reported to the physician.

10) B
- limiting eye movement after retinal surgery is done by application of pressure dressing. This is to prevent increase in intraocular pressure.


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