A Patient Is Brought into the Emergency Department Complaining of Blindness

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

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

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