Mrs. Blakely had an intracapsular extraction yesterday. Early this morning she complained of eye pain and nausea after breakfast while continuing to complain of eye pain. Your analysis of the situation is that Mrs. Blakely is

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Mrs. Blakely had an intracapsular extraction yesterday. Early this morning she complained of eye pain and nausea after breakfast while continuing to complain of eye pain. Your analysis of the situation is that Mrs. Blakely is

A. unable to tolerate a regular diet this soon postoperatively B. allergic to the pain medication C. experiencing increased intraocular pressure D. exhibiting symptoms of postoperative infection

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient in heroin withdrawal comes to the nurse's station demanding a narcotic saying he or she is going to die from the withdrawal. The patient received detox medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best response?

A. Call a rapid response before the patient has a seizure. B. Tell the patient he or she is not going to die from opioid withdrawal and that you will see if he or she has any PRN medications available. C. Tell the patient to speak with the practitioner in the morning. D. Tell the patient that you will call the practitioner now to see if the practitioner will order a narcotic.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

During a family meeting, the patient's father called his son a bum because of his drug use and running afoul of the law. What is the best response?

A. Anyone can become physiologically and psychologically dependent on drugs, which can result in drug-seeking behaviors that can lead to health, financial, family, and legal problems. B. Your son realizes his problem and is trying to change. C. Have you thought about going to family therapy? D. Have you heard about Nar-Anon or Al-Anon?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Place these steps for eye drop administration in the correct order.

A. Gently press on the lacrimal duct for 1 minute. B. Gently pull downward to expose the lower conjunctival sac. C. Have the client gently close the eye and move it around. D. Have the client look up while you instill the number of prescribed drops.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

In discharge teaching for cataract surgery, the client and family should be told to immediately report which symptom to the physician?

A. Scratchy sensation in the operative eye B. Loss of depth perception with the patch in place C. Inadequate vision 6-8 hours after the patch is removed D. Intense pain not relieved by prescribed medications

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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