Labyrinthitis is inflammation or infection of the inner ear.

The nurse is caring for a patient after cataract surgery. Which safety instruction should the nurse give this patient? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders for a client with Meniere Disease. Which diet will most likely be prescribed?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is visually impaired. Which of the following interventions is not appropriate when working with this client?

Otosclerosis results from formation of new bone along which bone of the middle ear? 

are contraindicated in ACG (angle-closure glaucoma) because they can cause an acute episode of intraocular pressure by the pupil and pushing the iris back. This blocks the outflow of aqueous humor.  can be given to patients with ACG because they the pupil, which pulls the iris away from the drainage canal. This allows the aqueous fluid to flow freely. 

The nurse is conducting an initial screening to determine a patient’s gross hearing acuity as part of a complete physical. Which test does the nurse include in the assessment?

A nurse is assisting with data collection for a patient with macular degeneration. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to be present. (Select all that apply)

A patient with acute angle glaucoma and a fractured femur that is scheduled for surgery is prescribed the preoperative medications morphine 10 mg intramuscularly (IM) and atropine 0.4 mg IM. Which action does the nurse take?

During a health history, the nurse suspects that a patient is at risk for a vision problem. Which information within the family history does the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)