a. posterior thigh."
b. waistline."
c. breast."
d. abdomen."
b. waistline."
c. breast."
d. abdomen."
The nurse is conducting assessment of a patient's eye. Which instrument would the nurse obtain to measure intraocular pressure?
1. Snellen chart
2. Ophthalmoscope
3. Tonometer
4. Penlight
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Rationale 1: The Snellen acuity chart is used to measure visual acuity.
Rationale 2: An ophthalmoscope is used to view the fundus of the eye by viewing through the pupil.
Rationale 3: A tonometer is used to measure the intraocular pressure.
Rationale 4: A penlight is used for external examination of the eye.
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