A client exhibits purulent drainage in the right external ear canal. The client
complains of pain that increases when the ear is touched. Which client teaching
instructions should the nurse provide? correct answer finish the entire course of
antibiotic therapyThe client's symptoms are consistent with otitis externa, usually
treated with antibiotics and pain medication. The inflammation can cause
temporary deafness, but permanent deafness is not common. Tympanostomy
tubes are placed for middle ear effusions, not otitis externa.
A client is experiencing sinus tenderness associated with a head cold. What
techniques should the nurse use to assess this client's symptom? (Select all that
apply.) correct answer -Press up on the frontal sinuses from under the bony
brows.-Press up on the maxillary sinuses.
A client presents to the health care clinic with reports of inability to concentrate
at work and daily frontal headaches for the past two weeks. What additional
information should the nurse ask this client? correct answer "Are you
experiencing sinus pressure and congestion?'
A client tells the nurse they see halos around light. Which question should the
nurse ask the client?
"Do you take any routine medications?"
"Do you wear corrective lenses?"
"Have you experienced any eye trauma?"
"When was your last eye examination?" correct answer "Do you take any routine
medications?"
, A nurse inspects the gums and teeth of a middle-aged adult and notices the
presence of small brown spots on the chewing surfaces of several of the molar
teeth. What question should the nurse ask the client to determine the cause of
this finding? correct answer "Are you experiencing any tooth pain?"
A nurse is assessing the mouth of a client and finds that she has a smooth, red,
shiny tongue without papillae. The nurse should recognize this as indicative of a
loss of which vitamin? correct answer B12
A patient administering drops accidentally touches eye and causes both eyes to
close. correct answer Normal response -> a cornea reflex to protect the eye
A patient comes to the clinic and reports pain when he touches his ear. With what
is this finding most consistent? correct answer Pain with auricle movement or
tragus palpation indicates otitis externa or furuncle.
After a comprehensive eye examination, it is determined that the client requires
corrective lenses for myopia. Which explanation by the nurse to the client is the
most appropriate?
"Your glasses will help you to see objects in the distance."
"Your glasses will help you to see objects that are very close to you."
"Your glasses will help you to improve your eyes' ability to focus and reduce your
blurred vision."
"Your age has made it more difficult to read items that are at close range. Your
new glasses will help." correct answer "Your glasses will help you to see objects in
the distance."
myopia -> nearsighted, the light waves bend and focus before the retina, meaning
you cannot see far