A patient presents to the emergency department with a complaint of sudden, severe pain to the left eye, nausea, and seeing halos around lights. The nurse suspects primary angle-closure glaucoma. The nurse anticipates that in order to relieve intraocular pressure, the patient should be prepared for which of the following procedures?

A. Automatically switching to liquid nutrition without assessing the client’s tolerance and needs may not be the most appropriate first step. It’s important to consider the client’s preferences, nutritional requirements, and overall ability to tolerate different types of food.
B. This is a highly appropriate and commonly recommended intervention for clients experiencing nausea and weight loss due to chemotherapy. Small, frequent meals can help manage nausea better than large meals and ensure a more consistent intake of calories and nutrients.
C. Eating one large meal per day is generally not advisable for clients with nausea, as it can exacerbate feelings of fullness and discomfort. Large meals may increase nausea and make it more difficult for the client to consume adequate nutrients. Small, frequent meals are generally better tolerated and more effective for managing nausea and ensuring consistent nutrient intake.
D. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube and administering tube feedings is a more invasive measure and is usually considered only if oral intake is severely compromised and other interventions have been ineffective. Tube feedings are appropriate for clients who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake due to severe nausea, vomiting, or other conditions.

A. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to manage hypertension. It is not associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis. While hypertension itself is a health concern, amlodipine does not directly contribute to the development of OA.
B. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can lead to various side effects, including bone loss and osteoporosis with long-term use. Although osteoporosis and OA are different conditions, long-term use of corticosteroids can potentially increase the risk of joint issues and contribute to the development or exacerbation of OA due to the impact on joint cartilage and bone density.
C. Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation. It is not directly associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis. The primary concerns with warfarin involve bleeding risks rather than joint health.
D. Being Caucasian and having multiple children do not directly contribute to an increased risk of osteoarthritis.