Cataracts

The nurse is discussing follow-up care after discharge with a patient who has undergone cataract surgery. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further discussion? "I should use acetaminophen for pain." "I should use an eye shield during bed time." "I should sleep on the side that was operated on." "I should elevate the head of the bed 30° to 45°."

"I should sleep on the side that was operated on."

The nurse is teaching a group about the epidemiology of cataracts. Which statement indicates the need for further instruction? Select all that apply. "Low blood pressure increases the patient's risk for developing cataracts." "Caucasians have twice the risk of developing cataracts as African Americans." "An obese patient has a high risk of developing cataracts." "A patient with hyperopia has a tendency of developing cataracts." "Smoking doubles the risk of developing cataracts in an individual."

"Low blood pressure increases the patient's risk for developing cataracts." "Caucasians have twice the risk of developing cataracts as African Americans." "A patient with hyperopia has a tendency of developing cataracts."

A nurse is educating a group about the pathophysiology of cataracts. Which statement made indicates the need for further teaching? Select all that apply. "The lens is the clear part of the eye that focuses light on the cornea." "Age of an individual is a factor that leads to gradual clouding of the lens." "Specific minerals within the lens produce a chemical reaction to maintain the lens clarity." "A cataract in an individual can occur from glaucoma due to diabetes mellitus." "Blunt trauma to the eye is a factor, which can lead to a cataract."

"The lens is the clear part of the eye that focuses light on the cornea." "Specific minerals within the lens produce a chemical reaction to maintain the lens clarity."

The nurse suspects cataracts in a patient. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse initially expect in this patient? Blurred vision Redness and pain Puffiness of the eye Blind spots in the eye

Blurred vision

The nurse advises a 42-year-old patient to wear sunglasses to protect his or her eyes from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Which condition is prevented if the patient performs this action? Cataracts Glaucoma Anisocoria Presbyopia

Cataracts

A nurse is caring for a patient with cataracts. The patient reports double vision in the right eye. What can the nurse determine based on the information provided? It is caused when the clouding of the lens distorts the light, leading to inaccurate image formation on the retina. It is caused by a decreased amount of light entering through a clouded lens. It is the result of visual distortion from clouding of the lenses. It is the result of clouded lenses distorting the amount of light projected onto the retina.

It is the result of visual distortion from clouding of the lenses.

The surgeon instructs the nurse to administer eye drops preoperatively to a patient who is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which type of eye drops are most likely in the prescription? Lubricant Miotic drug Corticosteroid Mydriatic drug

Mydriatic drug

Which patient is at the lowest risk for the development of cataracts? Patient with diabetes Patient with hypotension Patient with autoimmune disease Patient with body mass index of 31

Patient with hypotension

Which test is most likely to help the primary healthcare provider to evaluate the extent of opacity present in a patient with cataracts? Tonometer Amsler grid Ophthalmoscope Slit lamp examination

Slit lamp examination

The nurse is caring for a patient with cataracts. Which action performed by the nurse prevents an increase in intraocular pressure? The nurse would administer eye drops. The nurse should position the patient on the nonoperative side. The nurse should elevate the head of the bed 35 degrees to 45 degrees. The nurse should maintain an eye patch as prescribed by the primary healthcare provider.

The nurse should elevate the head of the bed 35 degrees to 45 degrees.