A Patient Is Complaining of a Burning and Gritty Sensation

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is complaining of a burning and gritty sensation in the eyes,with redness,itching,and crusting on the eyelids.Which question is most likely to assist in identifying the aggravating factors related to the patient's complaints?

• A) "Do eyedrops help relieve your symptoms?"
• B) "Do you wear eye makeup?"
• C) "Do you notice a change between outdoors and indoors?"
• D) "Have you noticed any change in your visual acuity?"

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Definitions:

Tricuspid Valve

A heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

Aortic Blood Pressure

The pressure of the blood within the aorta, reflecting the force exerted by the blood on the aortic wall.

Conduction System

The electrical system within the heart that stimulates contractions to pump blood; includes structures like the SA node and AV node.

Spontaneous Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that occur naturally and are generated by certain cells, such as neurons and muscle cells, without external stimulation.