A Client Comes to the Occupational Health Nurse Complaining of Eye

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the occupational health nurse complaining of eye irritation. The client works in a dusty, outdoor environment. Why should the nurse advise periodic blinking to this client?

• A) To control the amount of sunlight that enters the eye
• B) To minimize the impact of the wind on the eye and to trap foreign debris
• C) To clear the dust and particles from the surface of the eyes
• D) To prevent the collection of tears over the surface of the eye

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