Which Expected Appearance Will the Nurse Explain to Parents of an Infant

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which expected appearance will the nurse explain to parents of an infant returning from surgery after an enucleation was performed to treat retinoblastoma? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A lot of drainage will come from the affected socket.
• B) The face may be edematous or ecchymotic.
• C) The eyelids will be sutured shut for the first week.
• D) There will be an eye pad dressing taped over the surgical site.
• E) The implanted sphere is covered with conjunctiva and resembles the lining of the mouth.

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Definitions:

Distal End

The end of a limb or bone that is farthest from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Carpals

The eight small bones that make up the wrist, which connect the hand to the forearm, allowing for the wrist's complex movements.

Tarsals

A group of seven bones in the foot situated between the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) and the metatarsal bones, playing a key role in the structure and function of the foot.