Friday, June 24, 2005

Question of the week from http://www.learningext.com/

To prevent keratitis in an unconscious client, the nurse should apply moisturizing ointment to the
1. Finger and toenail quicks
2. Eyes
3. Perianal area
4. External ear canals
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Debbie said...

The correct answer is number: 2

Keratitis is a corneal ulcer or abrasion. Keratitis is caused by exposure and requires application of moisturizing ointment to the exposed cornea and a plastic bubble shield or eye patch.

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6/24/2005 11:07 AM

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