Question

The student nurse is learning how to use the ophthalmoscope. When performing an ophthalmoscopic examination, examine the patient's right:

A. Eye with your right eye and the patient's left eye with your left eye
B. Eye with your left eye, and the patient's left eye with your right eye
C. And left eyes with your dominant eye
D. And left eyes with your nondominant eye

Answer 1

When performing an ophthalmoscopic examination, you should examine the patient's right eye with your right eye and the patient's left eye with your left eye.

Step-by-step explanation:

When performing an ophthalmoscopic examination, you should examine the patient's right eye with your right eye and the patient's left eye with your left eye. This allows for a clear and accurate view of each eye without any overlap or distortion.