The nurse is assisting the eye surgeon in completing an examination of the eye. Which piece of equipment would the nurse provide to the physician to examine the fundus and interior of the eye?
A) Retinoscope
B) Ophthalmoscope
C) Tonometer
D) Amsler grid
B
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The nurse is correct to provide an ophthalmoscope to the surgeon for examination of the fundus or interior of the eye. A retinoscope is used to determine errors in refraction. A tonometer measures intraocular pressure. An Amsler grid tests for problems with the macula.
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