Which Information Should the Nurse Include in the Education for a Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed eye drops for glaucoma?

• A) Keep the lights dim after administration to avoid light sensitivity.
• B) Instill the drops into the conjunctival sack and lacrimal duct area.
• C) Hold pressure for 5 minutes to prevent leakage into the nasopharynx.
• D) Avoid wearing contact lenses until treatment is completed.

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Definitions:

Intimacy Equilibrium Theory

The theory that relationships are maintained through a balance of personal disclosures and closeness, adjusting the level of intimacy to maintain relational stability.

Back-Channel Communication

Verbal and non-verbal ways in which listeners let speakers know they are still listening.

Impression Management

The effort to control or influence the perceptions others have of us, often through the manipulation of information in social interactions.

Intimacy Equilibrium

The balance between the need for closeness and personal space in interpersonal relationships.