Nurse Helen is observing a licensed practical nurse (LPN) caring for a decreased client whose eyes will be donated. The RN intervenes of the LPN performs which action?
a. Elevates the head of the bed
b. Closes the client’s eyes
c. Places wet saline gauze pads and an ice pack on the eyes
d. Closes the client’s eyes and places a dry sterile dressing over the eyes
Answer D. When a corneal donor dies, the eyes are closed and gauze pads wet with saline are placed over them with a small ice pack.
Within 2 to 4 hours, the eyes are enucleated. The cornea is usually transplanted with 24 to 48 hours.
The head of the bed should also be elevated.
Placing dry sterile dressings over the eyes serves no useful purpose.
a. Elevates the head of the bed
b. Closes the client’s eyes
c. Places wet saline gauze pads and an ice pack on the eyes
d. Closes the client’s eyes and places a dry sterile dressing over the eyes
Answer D. When a corneal donor dies, the eyes are closed and gauze pads wet with saline are placed over them with a small ice pack.
Within 2 to 4 hours, the eyes are enucleated. The cornea is usually transplanted with 24 to 48 hours.
The head of the bed should also be elevated.
Placing dry sterile dressings over the eyes serves no useful purpose.
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