Which nursing care measure is essential because a client has exophthalmos?
ExplanationExophthalmos (protrusion of the eyes) may be so severe that the eyelids cannot close. Artificial tears will keep the eyes moist so that abrasions do not occur. The client who has exophthalmos may or may not have glasses. Bed rest and monitoring pulse rate may be appropriate for a client who has exophthalmos because exophthalmos occurs in persons who are hyperthyroid. However, the question asks what nursing care is essential because the client has exophthalmos.
