A clinic nurse is giving instructions to a mother on the proper technique of applying ophthalmic ointment to her preschool-age child who has conjunctivitis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instructions?

“Warm the ointment by placing the tube in glass of hot tap water”

"Discard the first bead of ointment before each application."

"Instruct your child to squeeze his eyes shut following application."

"Cleanse the eye with a wet cotton ball in a direction towards the inner canthus before applying the ointment."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

the first bead of ointment may be contaminated with bacteria from the tip of the tube or the surrounding skin. Discarding this initial bead ensures that the subsequent application is sterile and reduces the risk of introducing infection into the eye.

A. Warming the ointment by placing the tube in hot tap water alters the consistency of the ointment and can potentially cause burns to the child's delicate eye tissue.

C. Instructing the child to squeeze his eyes shut following application is not necessary. The eyes should be closed gently

D. Cleansing the eye should be done from the inner corner moving outward

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

The regular insulin should be administered subcutaneously about 30 mins before the client take their meals. This is because the insulin has a short onset of action. The peak time (30 mins after injection) should match the eating time provide optimum sugar control

B Arrival of the tray does not provide an exact time account to help match the peak time with meal time

C regular insulin should be given before meals

A. The client has a history of myocardial infarction. B. The client smokes one pack of cigarettes a day C. The client's age is 62. D. The client has recently traveled to Europe.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale- Live attenuated influenza vaccine is a weakened form of the influenza virus that promotes production of antibodies in the host to fight infections in case of exposure to influenza virus. The virus is contraindicated in individuals with weak immune system such as those above 50 years old due to risk of causing severe infection.

A-History of MI is not an immunocompromised state

B-History of cigarette smoking predisposes to influenza infection but is not a contraindication to LAV D-History of travel to Europe could expose have exposed the client to influenza but that is not a

contraindication to LAV

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