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Yvie Yasmin Paler
on Oct 24, 2024
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The parent is concerned because the child has been referred to an optometrist after a routine eye screening at school.What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the parent?
A) "Most children have a mild form of color blindness as their eyes mature."
B) "You should wash the child's eyelids every morning with a damp washcloth."
C) "It is normal for children to squint to see but it should be checked out anyway."
D) "Most likely your child will need glasses to see the teacher and board at school."
Optometrist
A healthcare professional specialized in examining the eyes for vision defects, diagnosing eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses or eye exercises.
Color Blindness
An inability or decreased ability to see color, or perceive color differences, under normal lighting conditions.
Squint
A condition where the eyes do not look in exactly the same direction at the same time, often referred to as strabismus.
- Guide patients and their families in the understanding of sensory impairment effects and management strategies.
- Identify risk factors for the development of vision problems and sensory impairments.
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Learning Objectives
- Guide patients and their families in the understanding of sensory impairment effects and management strategies.
- Identify risk factors for the development of vision problems and sensory impairments.