The Parent Is Concerned Because the Child Has Been Referred

question 19

Multiple Choice

The parent is concerned because the child has been referred to an optometrist after a routine eye screening at school.What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the parent?

• A) "Most children have a mild form of color blindness as their eyes mature."
• B) "You should wash the child's eyelids every morning with a damp washcloth."
• C) "It is normal for children to squint to see but it should be checked out anyway."
• D) "Most likely your child will need glasses to see the teacher and board at school."

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