NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022

The nurse is reinforcing instructions to the mother of a child with a diagnosis of strabismus of the left eye. Which statement by the mother indicates that the mother understands the procedure for patching?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: Patching may be used for the treatment of strabismus to strengthen the weak eye. With this treatment, the good eye is patched; this encourages the child to use the weaker eye. The treatment is most successful when it is performed during the preschool years. The schedule for patching is individualized and prescribed by the ophthalmologist.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation
Content Area: Pediatrics: Eye/Ear
Health Problem: Pediatric-Specific: Eye Focus and Alignment Disorders

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition