NursingPlex
    Sign In
    Hesi lpn exit proctored examQuestion 50
    50 / 110
    Hesi lpn exit proctored exam

    A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac. Prior to administering the medication, the practical nurse (PN) should review the medical record for which condition?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Foreign body: Not a contraindication for ketorolac use; removal is priority. B. Chemical burn: Requires irrigation and emergency care, not NSAID eye drops. C. Radiation exposure: May cause eye irritation but not a contraindication for ketorolac. D. Corneal abrasion: Ketorolac can delay healing of corneal abrasions; contraindicated.

    🔒 Submit your answer to reveal