A Patient Is Brought into the Emergency Department Explaining of Blindness

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought into the emergency department explaining of blindness after an explosion at an atomic power plant. Which of the following should the nurse explain to this patient?

• A)"The effects of the blast will disappear with time."
• B)"I believe that the blast has caused you to be permanently blind."
• C)"I will contact Social Services so that resources can be identified to help you with your disability."
• D)"There are a variety of resources available for those who are unable to see."

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