The nurse is reviewing causes of increased intraocular pressure. Which of these factors determines intraocular pressure?
A) Thickness or bulging of the lens B) Posterior chamber as it accommodates increased fluid C) Contraction of the ciliary body in response to the aqueous within the eye D) Amount of aqueous produced and resistance to its outflow at the angle of the anterior chamber
The home health nurse is caring for a patient with tactile and visual deficits. The nurse is concerned about injury related to inability to feel harmful stimuli and teaches the patient safety strategies to maintain independence. Which action by the patient indicates successful learning?
A) Asks the nurse to test the temperature of the water before entering the bath. B) Places colored stickers on faucet handles to indicate temperature. C) Replaces all lace-up shoes with Velcro straps for ease. D) Uses a heating pad on a low setting to keep warm.
The victim of domestic abuse tells the nurse,"I know my spouse didn't mean to hurt me.The situation just got out of hand." The nurse recognizes that the client is exhibiting which of the following?
A) Intellectualization B) Introjection C) Projection D) Minimization