Interprofessional care Nonsurgical therapy Visual aids  Changing eyewear prescription Reading glasses Magnifiers Increased lighting Surgical therapy Preoperative phase History and physical assessment Eye drops Nonsteroidal

Cataracts Opacity within the lens May occur in one or both eyes Cataract removal is most common surgical procedure in United States Etiology and Pathophysiology

Oral Fluid Replacement Used to correct mild fluid and electrolyte deficits Water Glucose Potassium Sodium IV Fluids Purposes Maintenance When oral intake is not adequate

Magnesium Roles of Magnesium Coenzyme in metabolism of carbohydrates Required for DNA and protein synthesis Blood glucose control BP regulation Necessary for ATP production Acts

Phosphate Primary anion in ICF Essential to function of muscle, red blood cells, and nervous system Involved in acid-base buffering system, ATP production, cellular uptake

Nursing implementation Treat cause Oral or IV calcium supplements Rebreathe into paper bag Treat pain and anxiety to prevent hyperventilation-induced respiratory alkalosis Calcium Imbalances: Causes

Pressure Ulcers Localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue (usually over a bony prominence) as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with

Role of Nursing Personnel Registered Nurse (RN) Assess patients for pressure ulcer risk and develop a plan of care to prevent the development of pressure

Healing Process The final phase of the inflammation process is healing Healing includes two major components: Regeneration Replacement of lost cells and tissues with cells

Nursing and Interprofessional management Nursing Implementation Health Promotion Prevention of injury Adequate nutrition Early recognition of inflammation Immediate treatment Acute Intervention Observation Vital signs Fever

Types of Inflammation Acute Healing occurs in 2 to 3 weeks, usually leaving no residual damage Neutrophils are predominant cell type at site of inflammation

Exudate Consists of fluid and leukocytes that move from circulation to site of injury Nature and quantity depend on type and severity of injury and