Which Statement Indicates That a Client Understands Why His Cataract

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that a client understands why his cataract surgery is being done first on the eye with the poorest vision?

• A) "Insurance reimbursement dictates the timing of surgeries."
• B) "The eye with poorer vision is at greater risk for permanent damage."
• C) "The pressure in the poorer eye could increase, causing permanent damage."
• D) "If a complication arises in that eye, I will still have some vision in the better eye."

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Definitions:

Axial

Describes atoms or groups of atoms in a molecular structure that are oriented parallel to an axis of symmetry, often contrasted with equatorial positioning.

Chair Conformer

A specific spatial arrangement of the cyclohexane ring that minimizes steric strain, resembling a chair shape.

Axial Hydrogens

Hydrogen atoms positioned along the axis of a molecule, perpendicular to a specified plane, often referring to cyclohexane conformations.

Cyclohexane

A saturated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula \(C_6H_{12}\), consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms, and is often used as a nonpolar solvent in chemistry.