During an initial examination of the eye, the intraocular pressure should be measured. The nurse would use a _______________ to determine to pressure
1. Tonometer
2. Ophthalmoscope
3. Pen light
4. Snellen acuity chart
Tonometer
Rationale: A tonometer is used to measure the intraocular pressure. An ophthalmoscope is used to view the fundus of the eye by viewing through the pupil. A pen light is used for external examination of the eye. The Snellen acuity chart is used to measure visual acuity.
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