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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Any degree of vision loss can be extremely frightening. To ease the patient’s fears, orient him to his environment and make sure that it’s safe. Announce your presence each time you approach him. If the patient reports photophobia, darken the room and suggest that he wear sunglasses during the day. Obtain cultures of any drainage, and instruct him not to touch the unaffected eye with anything that has come in contact with the affected eye. If necessary, prepare him for surgery.
Discuss safety measures to prevent injury. Emphasize the importance of frequent hand washing and to avoid rubbing the eyes. If the loss is progressive or permanent, refer the patient to the appropriate social service agencies, community support services, and related associations for assistance with adaptation and equipment.
Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007
Any degree of vision loss can be extremely frightening to your patient. To ease his fears, orient him to his environment and make sure it’s safe, and announce your presence each time you approach him. Instruct him to wash his hands often and to avoid rubbing his eyes. If necessary, prepare him for surgery.
Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
▪ Take measures to ensure the patient's safety.
▪ If the patient reports photophobia, darken the room and suggest that he wear sunglasses during the day.
▪ Obtain cultures of eye drainage.
▪ Announce your presence each time you approach the patient.
▪ If necessary, prepare the patient for surgery.
▪ Orient the patient to his environment and explain safety measures.
▪ Instruct the patient to wash his hands often and to avoid rubbing his eyes.
▪ Explain to the patient the cause of vision loss and its treatment.
▪ If vision loss is progressive or permanent, refer the patient to appropriate social service agencies for assistance with adaptation and equipment.
Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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