A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month-old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. The examination light of the ophthalmoscope should be directed toward the client's eye, not the client's face.

B. When examining the left eye, the nurse should stand on the right side of the client to facilitate proper alignment of the ophthalmoscope with the client's eye.

C. Dimming the lights in the room may improve visualization of the client's internal eye

structures, but it is not typically necessary for ophthalmoscopic examination and may hinder the nurse's ability to assess the client effectively.

D. Placing the ophthalmoscope directly against the client's forehead would not facilitate proper examination of the internal eye structures and may cause discomfort to the client.

A.

A. It's important to include the complete name of the medication to ensure clarity and accuracy in documentation.

B. Omitting the leading zero before a decimal point can lead to medication errors, so it's important to include it.

C. "U" is commonly used to denote units when documenting insulin dosage, so this statement is accurate.

D. "QOD" is an outdated abbreviation and can lead to confusion, so it should not be used; instead, "every other day" should be written out for clarity.