MedSurg | Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat (EENT)

The nurse is administering a miotic medication for a client with open angle glaucoma. Which of the following are side effects of which the nurse informs the client to be aware? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with glaucoma. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?

The client has received instructions after cataract surgery. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of discharge instructions?

The nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client who had cataract surgery. Which of the following interventions will help prevent postoperative complications? Select all that apply.

The nurse is counseling a client who is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which of the following findings indicate post-operative infection, and should be reported by the client once discharged home? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who has had recent vision changes. When discussing the client’s symptoms, which of the following answers would correlate with the early stages of the development of cataracts? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing information about cataract formation with a 75-year-old client. Which of the following are predisposing factors for cataract formation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client after cataract surgery. When reviewing instructions, which of the following actions should the nurse tell the client to avoid? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who had cataract surgery. When performing discharge teaching, for which of the following complications should the nurse instruct the client to monitor? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with macular degeneration. Which of the following is true about this condition?

The nurse is providing education to an older adult client with a new diagnosis of macular degeneration. The client has just been started on eye drops. Which of the following would be appropriate medication side effects to review with this client? Select all that apply.

An older adult client has macular degeneration. The following are activities the client may have difficulty with due to the macular degeneration. Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. The client states that a biological parent had macular degeneration and is wondering which risk factors are associated with this condition. Which of the following factors should the nurse mention as associated with macular degeneration? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is visually impaired. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when working with this client?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which of the following are lifestyle modifications that can help this client maintain their lifestyle as the disease progresses? Select all that apply.

You have a client who has had epistaxis for the past 3 hours that hasn’t stopped since waking up. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?

The nurse is assessing a client for a deviated septum who experienced a facial injury about a week ago. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to see for this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a client with complaints of nasal congestion and nasal swelling. Which of the following symptoms would be additional indications of sinusitis? Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse that she suspects she has sleep apnea. She says that she snores and does not feel rested in the morning. Her husband has noticed that she seems to stop breathing on several occasions during the night. The client asks the nurse how sleep apnea is diagnosed. Which answer from the nurse is correct?

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who experienced a severe epistaxis episode which required electrocautery and nasal packing. When providing discharge teaching, which of the following education topics are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who recently developed sinusitis. When teaching this client about conditions that can lead to sinusitis, which of the following would be appropriate to include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with sinusitis. Which of the following are complications related to sinusitis? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which of the following is a true statement regarding the treatment of this condition? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing aid which must be taken out before the client goes to sleep. Which of the following should the nurse consider when helping the client with a hearing aid?

The nurse is caring for a client who is evaluated up for the sensorineural hearing loss. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to observe in this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was just diagnosed with conductive hearing loss related to a perforated eardrum. The client’s parent asks about other conditions that can cause conductive hearing loss. Which of the following are causes of conductive hearing loss? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a client on the different types of hearing loss. Which of the following is the defining characteristic of mixed hearing loss?

The nurse is caring for a client who is asking about ways to prevent sensorineural hearing loss. Which of the following would be an appropriate response?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports a recent decreased ability to hear. When assessing this client, which of the following assessment findings can be attributed to sensorineural hearing loss? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere’s disease. When reviewing the client’s medication orders, the nurse expects to see which of the following medications that would help with symptom control? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere’s disease. The client asks how the Hydrops diet is beneficial for this condition. Which of the following is an appropriate answer to the client’s question?

The client has been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. What is a priority nursing intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Meniere’s disease. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to see in this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to a client about Meniere’s disease. Which of the following education topics should the nurse include?

The nurse is educating a client with Meniere’s disease who is recommended to follow the Hydrops diet. Which of the following are guidelines included in this diet? Select all that apply.