Sensory System Disorders Cite reference page(s) from the Rosdahl textbook. Erin O’Donnell isa 26-year-oldpreparing for a

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Sensory System Disorders Cite reference page(s) from the Rosdahl textbook. Erin O’Donnell isa 26-year-oldpreparing for a

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Sensory System Disorders
Cite reference page(s) from the Rosdahl textbook.
Erin O’Donnell isa 26-year-oldpreparing for an evening out with
friends. While applying mascara to the eyelashes on her left eye,
her hand slips and she drags the mascara wand across her left eye
surface. Almost immediately, Erin experiences severe pain, tearing
of the left eye, an inability to tolerate light, redness of the
sclera, and loss of vision. Erin is taken to the local emergency
department (ED) for an evaluation. A visual acuity test is obtained
on admission and again after anesthetic eye drops are instilled. A
comprehensive ophthalmic examination is also completed by the
practitioner. Fluorescein dye is then placed in the left eye and
visualization is completed by the practitioner using a hand-held
cobalt blue light. A green line appears on the center portion of
Erin’s left eye when the blue light is focused indicating a corneal
abrasion. (Learning Objectives 1, 4, 10)
1. Explain the significance of obtaining a
visual acuity on the initial ED visit for this client.
2. Explain why this client has a loss of
vision.
3. What is the expected length of time for
this type of eye injury to heal?
4. Describe what the nurse would expect the
practitioner to order as a treatment for this type of
injury.
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