The nurse is preparing to perform an eye assessment. Which of the following equipment will the nurse need to gather? (Select all that apply.)
1. Penlight
2. Snellen's chart
3. Sterile gloves
4. Gauze square
5. Millimeter ruler
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: When performing an eye examination, the nurse needs the following: cotton-tip applicator, gauze square, clean gloves, millimeter ruler, penlight, Snellen's or E chart, and opaque card.
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