A Patient States, "I Don't Think I'll Ever Be Able

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I don't think I'll ever be able to give myself an injection." The best reply by the nurse is:

• A) "Everyone feels like that at first. You'll get over it."
• B) "Don't be afraid. It's an easy skill for anyone to learn."
• C) "What bothers you most about the idea of giving yourself an injection?"
• D) "I know just how you feel. I would have trouble giving myself an injection."

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Definitions:

Fovea Centralis

A small pit in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the concentration of cone cells.

Lens

An optical device made of transparent material that affects the focusing of light rays to form images.

Rods

Light-sensing nerve cells in the eye, at the posterior of the retina, that function in dim light but do not provide sharp images or detect color.

Cones

Light-sensing nerve cells in the eye, at the posterior of the retina, that are sensitive to color, provide sharp images, and function only in bright light.