The nurse is preparing to perform an eye assessment. What equipment will the nurse need to complete this assessment?
1. Penlight.
2. Snellen's chart.
3. Sterile gloves.
4. Gauze square.
5. Millimeter ruler.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: When performing an eye examination, the nurse will need a penlight.
Rationale 2: When performing an eye examination, the nurse will need a Snellen's chart.
Rationale 3: Sterile gloves are not needed to perform an eye assessment.
Rationale 4: When performing an eye examination, the nurse will need a gauze square.
Rationale 5: When performing an eye examination, the nurse will need a millimeter ruler.
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