A client comes to the occupational health nurse complaining of eye irritation. The client works in a dusty, outdoor environment. Why should the nurse advise periodic blinking to this client?
A) To control the amount of sunlight that enters the eye
B) To minimize the impact of the wind on the eye and to trap foreign debris
C) To clear the dust and particles from the surface of the eyes
D) To prevent the collection of tears over the surface of the eye

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Blinking helps to clear the dust and particles from the surface of the eyes by spreading tears evenly across the eye, which washes away foreign materials.

A Client Comes to the Occupational Health Nurse Complaining of Eye