The nurse is instructing a nursing student when a new client comes to the eye clinic. The client explains that he thinks he has a corneal abrasion. The nurse should explain what to the student nurse?
A) "To detect corneal abrasions, an ophthalmoscope is used."
B) "To detect corneal abrasions, ultrasonography is used."
C) "To detect corneal abrasions, a slit lamp is used."
D) "To detect corneal abrasions, retinal angiography is used."
C
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A slit lamp is a binocular microscope that magnifies the surface of the eye. A beam of light, narrowed to a slit, is directed at the cornea, facilitating an examination of structures and fluid in the anterior segment of the eye. This examination is used to identify disorders such as corneal abrasions, iritis, conjunctivitis, and cataracts. Options A, B, and D are not used to detect corneal abrasions.
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