A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for eye surgery. As part of client education, the nurse is required to explain the function of the various structures of the eye
What information should the nurse provide the client about the function of the cornea? A) Retractable covers for the eye's anterior surface
B) Produces tears and keeps the eye's surface moist and lubricated
C) Influences visual acuity by refracting light
D) Gives the eye its specific color
C
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Cornea influences visual acuity by refracting light. Eyelids are the retractable covers for the eye's anterior surface. Lacrimal glands produce tears and keep the eye surface moist and lubricated. The iris gives the eye its specific color.
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