A client, diagnosed with a cataract, comes into the clinic. What assessment should the nurse observe in this client?
A) A burning sensation and the sensation of an object in the eye
B) Blurred or cloudy visual image
C) Inability to produce sufficient tears
D) A swollen lacrimal caruncle
B
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When a cataract forms, the light is blocked from reaching the macula, and the visual image becomes blurred or cloudy. The client does not experience any burning or the sensation of an object in the eye, an inability to produce sufficient tears, or a swollen lacrimal caruncle.
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