The hair follicles in the inner ear are es-
sential for the bodies to maintain a sense
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group
of balance
of clients to explain how alterations and
auditory sensory perception affect bal-
The inner ears hair follicles and indole
ance which of the following statements
fluid play a key role in the bodies ability
should the nurse include in the teaching?
to maintain a sense of balance and equi-
librium
A nurse is preparing to collect visual acu- Snelling chart
ity data from a client with a cataract in
the right eye the nurse should anticipate The nurse would use a snelling chart
using which of the following tools for this to assist visual activity or sharpness of
task. vision
Client perceives sound in one ear during
the Weber test
A nurse is collecting data from a client
to assess altered auditory sensory per-
This is a positive finding that requires
ception which finding indicates the nurse
further audiometric testing in a negative
that the client needs further audiometric
Weber test the client perceives sound in
testing
both ears when a vibrating tuning for is
placed on their forehead.
Rheumatoid arthritis
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client
about the health conditions that are as-
Rheumatoid arthritis should be includ-
sociated with an increased risk for de-
ed in this teaching because clients who
veloping meniere's disease which of the
have a history of an autoimmune disor-
following health conditions should the
der have an increased risk for developing
nurse include in the teaching?
meniere's disease
Vision changes occur when pressure in
the eye increases due to a decrease of
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group
aqueous humor
of clients explaining the change that
occurs in the island clients experience
Open angle glaucoma develops slowly
open angle glaucoma which of the fol-
over time and progressively causes in-
lowing statements should the nurse in-
creased ocular pressure against the op-
clude in the teaching?
tic nerve due to a decrease in the amount
of aqueous humor
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, Presence of depression
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group
of client about risk factors for develop-
Psychological factors such as depres-
ing tinnitus which of the following factors
sion stress and anxiety can lead to the
should the nurse include in the teaching
occurrence of tinnitus
Damaged hair follicles
This is a cause for the manifestations that
occur with tinnitus underlying causes of
A nurse is collecting data on a client who
tinnitus include health disorders affect-
reports experiencing tinnitus which of the
ing blood flow to the ears drug toxicity
following could we cause of manifesta-
spasms in the ear or it decreased hair
tions
follicles many cases of tinnitus may be
related to damage to the cochlear hair
components or cochlear nerves that aid
in sound transmission
Practice deep breathing techniques
A nurse is developing a plan of care for
a client with meniere's disease which Stress can intensify the symptoms so it is
of the following lifestyle modifications essential to provide the client and care-
should the nurse include in the plan of givers with information on methods to re-
care duce stress meditation relaxation breath-
ing deep breathing exercise.
My contact lenses just don't fit like they
A nurse is collecting data from a client
used to
to determine changes in vision which of
the following statements from the client
Clients with cataracts can have vision
would indicate to the nurse that the client
changes that are mistaken as much
may be developing cataract
glass lenses or ill fitting contact lenses
Using an amsler grid
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching
Clients who have macular degeneration
to a client who has macular degenera-
should be taught how to use an amsler
tion which of the following interventions
grid amsler grids are used in the home
should the nurse include in the teaching?
setting to monitor a client's progression
of central visual field loss
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group
of clients about chronic health conditions
that increase the risk for developing the
retinal detachment which of the following