The nurse is preparing to examine a patient's eyes using an ophthalmoscope. Which technique should the nurse follow when using this equipment?
A) The nurse should remove eyeglasses or contacts before using the opthalmoscope.
B) The nurse should place the ophthalmoscope in the right hand and look through the right eye.
C) The nurse should place the ophthalmoscope in the left hand and look through the right eye.
D) The nurse should close the eye that is not looking through the ophthalmoscope during the examination.
B
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