A nurse is reviewing a medication order for atropine for a patient in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the use of atropine?

A 62-year-old patient presents with complaints of balance issues and recent difficulty hearing low-tone sounds. As part of the diagnostic workup, the healthcare team plans to conduct an audiometric assessment, electronystagmography (ENG), and electrocochleography (ECOG). Which of the following interpretations by the nurse regarding the purpose of these diagnostic studies demonstrates the highest level of application in patient care?

A 70-year-old female presents with blurred central vision and difficulty with depth perception. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action based on the suspected diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with primary open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following symptoms is least likely to be present?

A nurse is assessing a 10-month-old infant during a well-baby check-up. The infant does not respond to loud noises, has not started babbling, and does not localize sounds. Which type of impairment is most likely?  

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the importance of broad-spectrum antibiotics in preventing and treating eye infections, particularly in newborns. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in relation to gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum?

An older adult client with a history of dizziness and balance issues is being discharged home. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important for reducing the client’s risk of falls?

A pediatric nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child who has been diagnosed with strabismus. The child’s parent expresses concern about the child’s ability to focus and see properly. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize to support the child’s condition?

A nurse is preparing to administer echothiophate eye drops to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure safe and effective administration of the medication?

A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with allergic sinusitis about effective self-care measures to promote sinus drainage and prevent exacerbations. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the nurse’s instructions?