A Patient Is Experiencing a Systemic Effect from Eye Drops

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Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing a systemic effect from eye drops.This is evaluated by the nurse as:

• A) Headache
• B) Reddened eyes
• C) Darkened conjunctiva
• D) Elevated pulse and blood pressure

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Source Misattribution

A memory error where a person is unable to remember the correct source of a memory, such as recalling a dream as an actual event.

Serial-Position Effect

The tendency for recall of the first and last items on a list to surpass recall of items in the middle of the list.

Source Misattribution

A memory error where a person is unable to remember the correct source of a memory, leading to confusion about its origin.