The nurse is discussing eye safety with a group of adults who regularl

The nurse is discussing eye safety with a group of adults who regularly work around power tools. Which of the following questions should be the initial follow-up to the nurse’s inquiry, “Do you own safety glasses?”

1. “Are they in good working order?”
2. “How long have you been using them?”
3. “Do you wear them each time you use your tools?”
4. “What do you think the advantage is to wearing them?”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Although all the options are relevant to the issue of eye safety, the initial follow-up should relate to the client’s habit of actually wearing the safety device.