Question

During a health history interview, a patient tells the nurse, "I am nearsighted." Which term

does the nurse use in the patient's health record to document this information?
1. Myopia
2. Hyperopia
3. Presbyopia
4. Astigmatism

Answer 1

The nurse would document the patient's nearsightedness using the term myopia in their health record. Hence the correct answer is option A

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would use the term myopia in the patient's health record to document their statement of being nearsighted. Myopia is a visual defect where distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina instead of on the retina. This condition is commonly known as nearsightedness.

Hence the correct answer is option A