Which Statement Made by a Client After Corneal Transplantation Indicates

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a client after corneal transplantation indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I will wear an eye shield at night for at least 1 month."
• B) "I will avoid bending at the waist and straining when moving my bowels."
• C) "I won't worry if I have increased tearing, because it is normal."
• D) "I'll notify the ophthalmologist if any signs of rejection occur."

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Definitions:

Beta Amyloid

A protein fragment snipped from an amyloid precursor protein (APP) that, in excessive amounts, can form plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Synapse Transmission

The process by which nerve impulses are transmitted across a synapse from one neuron to another or to a muscle or gland cell.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Impulse

A sudden urge or desire to act or a brief electrical charge that travels through the nerves.