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mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During an eye assessment, a young adult client reports difficulty seeing items within close range. This assessment data is consistent with which item?

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

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client who is 34 weeks pregnant. Which visual changes are usually normal in this stage in pregnancy and should disappear at some point after delivery? Select all that apply.

1. The client is complaining that her eyes feel very dry.
2. She states that she is experiencing blurry vision.
3. Periorbital edema is noted.
4. Cataracts are noted.
5. She has been unable to wear her contact lenses.

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Younger clients who are unable to see items well at close range have a condition called hyperopia. This condition is also referred to as farsightedness. Aging can produce changes in the eye but this client is 24 years old. Presbyopia is an age-related condition. The lens loses its ability to accommodate viewing items at close range. Astigmatism occurs when light is refracted over a wide area rather than on a distinct area of the retina.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
The pregnant client may complain of dry eyes. This symptom is usually not significant and disappears after childbirth. The pregnant client may describe visual changes such as blurry vision due to shifting fluid within the eye. Blurriness or distorted vision can occur because of temporary changes in the shape of the eye during the last trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women often discontinue wearing their contact lenses during their pregnancy as a result of fit and comfort. Eyelid edema is not a common problem associated with pregnancy. Periorbital edema may signal an underlying problem. Cataracts are not commonly associated with pregnancy.