The nurse is examining the client's eyes and vision, and notes ...

[lak]

The nurse is examining the client's eyes and vision, and notes the client is unable to see items clearly that are close up. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding?
 
  1. Myopia
  2. Hyperopia
  3. Presbyopia
  4. Astigmatism

Question 2

The nurse is reading the client's medical history, and learns that the client has a history of alopecia, exophthalmos, and right leg paresthesia. When performing a thorough assessment, the nurse confirms that the client has which manifestations?
 
  1. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and reduced sensation in the right leg
  2. Facial hair, deeply sunken eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg
  3. Hair loss, exceptionally clear vision, and more sensation than normal in the right leg
  4. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Presbyopia is the loss of elasticity of the lens and the ability to see close objects; therefore, the nurse would use this term when documenting for this client. Myopia is nearsightedness, hyperopia is farsightedness, and astigmatism is an uneven curvature of the cornea preventing horizontal and vertical rays from focusing on the retina, often seen in conjunction with myopia and hyperopia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Alopecia is hair loss, exophthalmos is protruding eyes, and paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning, pain, or an electric shock.