Question

On a health history, a client reports no visual disturbances, last eye exam two years ago, and does not wear glasses. The nurse notices that the client squints when signing the consent for treatment form and holds the paper close to the face. What should the nurse do next?A. Document the findings in the client's recordB. Perform both the distant and near visual acuity testsC. Test the pupils for direct and consensual reaction to lightD. Obtain a referral to the ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam

Answer 1

Answer: B. Perform both the distant and near visual acuity tests.

Step-by-step explanation:

Visual acuity test is done to examine the fact that how well the eyes can observe the details of the symbols or letters from a specific distance. It is the ability of the eyes to discern the details as well as the shapes which the eyes see.

According to the given situation, the visual acuity tests is a correct approach to judge the visibility of the patient.