The Nurse Is Assisting with Applanation Tonometry on a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with applanation tonometry on a patient at the ophthalmologist's office.The results indicate the patient's reading to be 15 mm Hg.The nurse interprets this result as _____ IOP.

• A) decreased
• B) normal
• C) slightly increased
• D) severely increased

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Definitions:

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Psychological Injury

Harm to a person's mental or emotional wellbeing that may result from events such as negligence, abuse, or trauma.

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public.

Mental Impairment

A condition that affects a person’s cognitive functions, potentially impacting their ability to make decisions or understand information.