The nurse is using the Snellen chart to assess a patient's vision. The patient states that the green line on the chart is shorter than the red line. What is the interpretation of this finding?
a. This patient has normal color perception and abnormal field perception.
b. This patient is color blind but has normal field perception.
c. This patient's color perception and field perception are normal.
d. This patient is color blind and has abnormal field perception.
ANS: A
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The rehabilitation nurse explains that the transdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation provides the client with
a. more efficient service at a greatly reduced cost. b. reduced number of personnel with whom to interact. c. reduced time spent on therapeutic modalities. d. shortened stay in the rehabilitation unit.
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A client is discharged on anticancer medications. What is an advantage of home use of these medications?
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