Mary Barnett, age 57, is scheduled for a routine eye exam. Ms. Barnett's far vision is 20/25 . How would you explain these findings to Ms. Barnett?
A) You can read from 20 ft. what the person with normal vision can read from 25 ft.
B) You can read the entire chart from 20 ft.
C) You can read from 25 ft. what the person with normal vision can read from 20 ft.
D) Your left eye can read the chart from 20 ft. and the right eye can read the chart from 25 ft.
A
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1. "I should use only soy-based formula for the first year." 2. "I follow the instructions for mixing the powdered formula exactly." 3. "I can reuse one bottle for several feedings." 4. "The mixed formula can be left on the counter for a day."
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accurate health record of the client when caring for him. The client's family wants to know why a health record is so important to a client. Which reason should the nurse give regarding the importance of a healthcare record for the client in particular? A) Maintained for legal requirements B) Documentation of the health status of the client C) Verification for quality assurance programs D) To provide a resource as an educational tool