During a Softball Game a Child Was Hit in the Eye

question 2

Multiple Choice

During a softball game a child was hit in the eye with a bat.What common manifestation should the nurse expect when assessing this patient?

• A) Edema
• B) Blood-tinged tears
• C) Loss of central vision
• D) Loss of peripheral vision

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Definitions:

Thermostat

A device used to maintain the temperature of a system at a desired set point by regulating the flow of heat energy.

Degrees Fahrenheit

A temperature scale where water's freezing point is at 32 degrees and its boiling point is at 212 degrees, given standard atmospheric conditions.

Temperature

A measure of the hotness or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value.

Thermostat

A thermostat is a device used to control the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired set-point by regulating the flow of heat energy into or out of the system.