Which Assessment Information Obtained by the Nurse When Performing an Eye

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which assessment information obtained by the nurse when performing an eye examination for a 78-year-old patient indicates that more extensive examination of the eyes is needed?

• A) The patient's sclerae are light yellow in color.
• B) The patient complains of persistent photophobia.
• C) The pupil recovers slowly after being stimulated by a penlight.
• D) There is a whitish gray ring encircling the periphery of the iris.

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Definitions:

Research Method

A systematic and structured approach to investigating questions and hypotheses, utilizing specific techniques for data collection and analysis.

Research Question

A clear, focused, concise, and arguable question around which research is centered, aiming to address a specific issue or problem.

Selective Observation

The process of focusing attention on specific events or phenomena while ignoring others, which can lead to biased conclusions or skewed perceptions.

Contradictory Evidence

Information or data that directly opposes previously established facts or theories, raising questions about the accuracy or truth of the subject in question.