Which information will the nurse provide to the patient scheduled for refractometry?
a. "You will need to wear sunglasses for a few hours after the exam."
b. "The surface of your eye will be numb while the doctor does the exam."
c. "You should not take any of your eye medicines before the examination."
d. "The doctor will shine a bright light into your eye during the examination."
ANS: A
The pupils are dilated using cycloplegic medications during refractometry. This effect will last several hours and cause photophobia. The other teaching would not be appropriate for a patient who was having refractometry.
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