A Patient Is Unable to Read the 20/100 Line on the Snellen

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to read the 20/100 line on the Snellen chart.The nurse would:

• A)refer the patient to an ophthalmologist or optometrist for further evaluation.
• B)assess whether the patient can count the nurse's fingers when they are placed in front of his or her eyes.
• C)ask the patient to put on his or her reading glasses and attempt to read the Snellen chart again.
• D)shorten the distance between the patient and the chart and ask him or her to read the smallest line of print possible.

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