What is the priority intervention for the nurse to enhance meeting the psychosocial needs of a client on transmissionbased precautions?

Choice A reason: Once the tissue has necrosed from high pressure, it does not regenerate is the best explanation, because it describes the mechanism and outcome of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition that causes increased intraocular pressure, which damages the optic nerve and the retina, the tissues that are responsible for transmitting and processing visual information. Once these tissues are necrosed, or dead, they do not regenerate, or grow back, resulting in irreversible vision loss.

Choice B reason: Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness is not a good explanation, because it is inaccurate and pessimistic. Glaucoma does not always lead to permanent blindness, but rather to progressive vision loss that can be prevented or slowed down with early diagnosis and treatment. Glaucoma can cause peripheral vision loss, tunnel vision, or blind spots, but not necessarily complete blindness.

Choice C reason: Once retinal detachment occurs, it does not return to its normal state is not a good explanation, because it is irrelevant and misleading. Retinal detachment is a condition that occurs when the retina separates from the underlying layer of blood vessels, which can cause vision loss or blindness. However, retinal detachment is not caused by glaucoma, nor is it a common complication of glaucoma. Retinal detachment can sometimes be repaired with surgery, depending on the extent and duration of the detachment.

Choice D reason: Once bacterial infection has caused damage, the tissue does not regenerate is not a good explanation, because it is incorrect and confusing. Bacterial infection is not a cause or a consequence of glaucoma, but rather a separate condition that can affect the eye. Bacterial infection can cause inflammation, pain, discharge, or redness in the eye, but not necessarily vision loss or tissue necrosis. Bacterial infection can usually be treated with antibiotics, which can prevent or reverse the damage.

Choice A reason: "I will use a humidifier during the winter months." is not the correct answer, because it indicates a good understanding of dry skin. Using a humidifier during the winter months is a helpful measure to prevent or treat dry skin, as it can increase the moisture level in the air, which can hydrate the skin and reduce the loss of natural oils.

Choice B reason: "I will shower every day in hot water." is the correct answer, because it indicates a need for further teaching about dry skin. Showering every day in hot water is a harmful practice that can worsen dry skin, as it can strip the skin of its natural oils, damage the skin barrier, and cause irritation and inflammation.

Choice C reason: "I will avoid tight belts." is not the correct answer, because it indicates a good understanding of dry skin. Avoiding tight belts is a helpful measure to prevent or treat dry skin, as it can reduce the friction and pressure on the skin, which can prevent skin breakdown and infection.

Choice D reason: "I will drink at least 3000 mL of water daily." is not the correct answer, because it indicates a good understanding of dry skin. Drinking at least 3000 mL of water daily is a helpful measure to prevent or treat dry skin, as it can hydrate the body and the skin, and flush out toxins and waste products.