Comprehensive NCLEX -RN -Eye and ear Problems of the Adult client 8th Ed.2021.pdf-Summary

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Safe and Effective Care Environment Caring for the recipient of a tissue (corneal) donation Communicating with the interprofessional health care team Establishing priorities Maintaining asepsis wi... th procedures and treatments Maintaining standard and other precautions Preventing accidents that can occur as a result of sensory impairments Upholding client rights Verifying that informed consent for invasive procedures is obtained Health Promotion and Maintenance Discussing changes that occur with the aging process Discussing expected body image changes and self-care deficits Implementing measures for the prevention and early detection of health problems and diseases related to the eye and the ear Performing physical assessments of the eye and ear Providing home care instructions following procedures related to the eye and ear Providing instructions regarding activity limitations or postoperative activities Providing instructions regarding the administration of eye and ear medications Teaching regarding the importance of compliance with the prescribed therapy Psychosocial Integrity 1922 Assessing the client’s ability to cope with feelings of isolation, fear, or anxiety regarding a possible change in vision and/or hearing status, and loss of independence Discussing role changes Identifying family support systems Informing the client about available community resources Monitoring for sensory perceptual alterations Using appropriate communication techniques for impaired vision and hearing Physiological Integrity Monitoring for complications related to procedures Monitoring for expected responses to therapy Providing care for assistive devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids Taking action in medical emergencies [Show More]

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