A Patient Who Has Bacterial Meningitis and Is Disoriented and Anxious

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who has bacterial meningitis and is disoriented and anxious has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to decreased level of consciousness. An appropriate nursing intervention is to

• A) apply soft restraints to protect the patient from injury.
• B) minimize contact with the patient to decrease sensory input.
• C) encourage family members to remain at the bedside.
• D) keep the room well-lighted to improve patient orientation.

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Definitions:

Gonioscopy

A medical procedure used to examine the anterior chamber angle of the eye, important in diagnosing and managing glaucoma.

Ophthalmoscopy

A medical examination of the eye's interior, especially the retina, using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.

Tonometry

A diagnostic test to measure the pressure inside the eye, used primarily in screening and monitoring for glaucoma.

Nyctalopia

Night blindness, a condition making it difficult or impossible to see in low light or darkness.