What Is the Most Important Action for the Nurse to Perform

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the most important action for the nurse to perform after administering eye drops to a patient who is prescribed pilocarpine (Ocu-Carpine) ?

• A) Place the patient in the supine position.
• B) Wipe the excess drug from the patient's skin.
• C) Instruct the patient to keep the eyes closed for 2 minutes.
• D) Check pupillary responses by shining a penlight into each eye.

Differentiate among various anxiety disorders based on symptoms.

Determine appropriate health teaching components for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Recognize signs of decreased anxiety levels in patients.

Identify the fears associated with agoraphobia.

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