A client is told that he has 20/10 vision when tested on the Snellen chart. How does the nurse explain this finding to the client?
a. "You can read at 10 feet what others can read at 20 feet."
b. "You can read at 20 feet what others can read at 10 feet."
c. "This demonstrates normal vision."
d. "You are considered legally blind."
B
The "20" is the point at which the client can see from the chart, and the "10" is the point at which a healthy eye can see from the chart. Normal vision is 20/20.
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