The Occupational Health Nurse Is Caring for an Employee Who

question 11

Multiple Choice

The occupational health nurse is caring for an employee who is complaining of bilateral eye pain after a cleaning solution splashed into the employee's eyes. Which action will the nurse take?

• A)Apply cool compresses.
• B)Flush the eyes with saline.
• C)Apply antiseptic ophthalmic ointment to the eyes.
• D)Cover the eyes with dry sterile patches and shields.

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Definitions:

Chordate

Animal that has both a brain and a spinal cord.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for complex behaviors and mental processes.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for feeding their young, and (typically) the birth of live young.

Nerve Net

A simple form of neural organization found in cnidarians and ctenophores, featuring a diffuse network of interconnected nerve cells.