Which technique does the nurse use to assess a patient's peripheral visual fields by confrontation?
Correct answer: A. The patient covers one eye and identifies moving fingers
- A. The patient covers one eye and identifies moving fingers
- B. The patient reads progressively smaller letters
- C. The patient follows a light with both eyes
- D. The patient identifies colors on a printed chart
Explanation
In confrontation testing, the nurse and patient cover opposite eyes and compare the patient's peripheral field with the nurse's field. Reading letters assesses visual acuity, while following a light assesses eye movement.
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