The nurse is assessing color vision of a male child. Which statement is correct? The nurse should:
a. Check color vision annually until the age of 18 years.
b. Ask the child to identify the color of his or her clothing.
c. Test for color vision once between the ages of 4 and 8 years.
d. Begin color vision screening at the child's 2-year checkup.
ANS: C
Test boys only once for color vision between the ages of 4 and 8 years. Color vision is not tested in girls because it is rare in girls. Testing is performed with the Ishihara test, which is a series of polychromatic cards.
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