A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?

Have the client tilt her head slightly so that the medication enters the nasolacrimal duct.

Gently wash away any exudate along the eyelid margin from the outside towards the inner canthus.

Use aseptic technique and drop the medication into the conjunctival sac.

Drop prescribed number of drops onto the cornea.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Tilted head position facilitates drainage into the nasolacrimal duct, not necessarily into the eye.

B. Washing away exudate is not necessary before administering eye drops.

C. Using aseptic technique to drop medication into the conjunctival sac ensures proper delivery of the medication to the eye.

D. Dropping medication onto the cornea can cause discomfort and may not effectively reach the eye.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A blood pressure of 94/68 mm Hg is within the normal range for a 7-year-old child and may indicate compensated dehydration rather than severe dehydration.

B. A urinary output of 30 mL/hr is insufficient and may indicate dehydration, but it does not specifically indicate severe dehydration.

C. A respiratory rate of 24/min is within the normal range for a 7-year-old child and is not specifically indicative of severe dehydration.

D. Tachycardia (heart rate >100 beats per minute) is a common finding in severe dehydration as the body attempts to compensate for decreased blood volume by increasing heart rate.

A. Treat mild to moderate depression. B. Enhance the immune system. C. Prevent and treat prostate enlargement. D. Improve joint functioning.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not typically used to treat depression.

B. While some supplements may support immune health, chondroitin and glucosamine are primarily used to support joint health, not immune function.

C. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not indicated for the prevention or treatment of prostate enlargement.

D. Chondroitin and glucosamine are commonly used supplements for managing symptoms of osteoarthritis and improving joint health by supporting cartilage repair and reducing

inflammation.

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