Author Question: The nurse is assessing the fundus of the older adult client's eye with an ophthalmoscope. The nurse ... (Read 95 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing the fundus of the older adult client's eye with an ophthalmoscope. The nurse determines that there is a cyst within the macula. Which client symptom does the nurse anticipate?

1. Impaired central vision.
2. Impaired peripheral vision.
3. Consistently elevated serum glucose levels.
4. Uncontrolled hypertension.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the client's retina. Where is the optic disc located?

1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.

ecox1012 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Degeneration of the macula can be related to cysts located in this area. It is more common in older adults and results in impaired central vision. Impaired peripheral vision can be related to problems with the rods that are located in the retina. Elevated serum glucose levels may be associated with diabetic retinopathy. Uncontrolled hypertension can be associated with hypertensive retinopathy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
The optic disc can be identified by following the path of the blood vessels. As they grow larger, they lead to the optic disc which is located on the nasal side of the retina. The optic disc normally looks like a round or oval yellow-orange depression with a distinct margin. This is the site where the optic nerve and blood vessels exit from the eye.