Question

A client's vision is tested with a Snellen chart. The results of the test are documented as 20/60. The nurse interprets this as:

Option 1: Normal vision.
Option 2: Near-sightedness.
Option 3: Far-sightedness.
Option 4: Below-average vision.

Answer 1

The result of 20/60 on a Snellen chart indicates Below-average vision, commonly associated with myopia or near-sightedness, and not a diagnosis of near-sightedness on its own.

Step-by-step explanation:

A client's vision is tested with a Snellen chart and the results show 20/60 vision. This indicates that what the person can see at 20 feet, a person with normal vision could see from 60 feet away. The correct interpretation of these results would be Below-average vision, which is commonly associated with myopia, or near-sightedness, because distant objects appear blurred. Although a Snellen chart can indicate visual acuity issues, it is not designed to diagnose whether a person is near-sighted or far-sighted. Additional tests are needed to determine the specifics of a visual impairment.