Author Question: The nurse is assessing the client's eye with an ophthalmoscope. The nurse is preparing to focus on ... (Read 54 times)

javeds · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing the client's eye with an ophthalmoscope. The nurse is preparing to focus on the fundus and rotates the lens diopter wheel into the negative numbers. Based on this information, which condition does the client most likely have?

1. Hyperopia.
2. Presbyopia.
3. Myopia.
4. Astigmatism.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the client's corneal reflex. Which is the correct location for assessing the presence of this reflex?

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

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
The diopter is rotated to help the nurse focus on the client's fundus. The diopter is rotated toward the positive numbers when the client is hyperopic, and rotated into the negative numbers when the client is myopic. For any other condition, such as presbyopia or astigmatism, the diopter wheel is rotated until the fundus can be visualized adequately.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
The nurse should use a lateral approach and gently touch the client's cornea on the outer aspect.