Question

A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The client reports seeing sudden black dots and flashes of light and states that it feels as if a curtain is being closed over the right eye. Which action does the nurse take based on this data? (Select all that apply.)
1.Instruct the client not to get out of bed.
2.Have the client lie on the right side.
3.Lower the head of the bed.
4.Administer steroid eye drops.
5.Prevent the client from eating or drinking.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.Instruct the client not to get out of bed.

2.Have the client lie on the right side.

5.Prevent the client from eating or drinking.

Explanation:

According to the description of the patient, the person might be suffering from retinal detachment. To prevent any more damage, the patient should be in bed, and lying on the right side to avoid detachment from expanding to the macula, also the client mustn't drink or eat anything to avoid an increase in pressure on the area.