In the emergency department,the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a hyphema.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

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A hyphema is a hemorrhage in the anterior chamber of the eye due to blunt force such as a motor vehicle accident.For management of this condition,the client must be on bedrest but must remain in a semi-Fowler's position to prevent accumulation of blood around the optical center of the cornea.The client cannot lie flat in bed and rotate from side to side.The client cannot read a book or watch television and must protect the eye if paralytic eyedrops were used.The client needs to be as still as possible to prevent further bleeding.

In the Emergency Department,the Nurse Is Caring for a Client