NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Eyes

Which of the following orders would the physician prescribe for the patient with retinal detachment?

  1. Head of bed up 45 degrees
  2. Eye patch to affected eye
  3. Dark glasses to read or watch television
  4. All of the above
Explanation

Answer: B - The physician would order an eye patch to the affected eye. This decreases movement of the eye and prevents further damage to the eye. The physician may limit activity until the eye can be repaired.

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