Review of patient's medical record reveals the notation, "CF at 6 feet on R.". How should the nurse interpret this information?
1. The patient can discriminate light perception only and only at less than 6 feet.
2. The patient's vision is normal.
3. The patient can see hand motion.
4. The patient can count the nurse's fingers at the distance of 6 feet.
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Rationale 1: If this was the case, the documentation would read "LP at the furthest distance applicable.".
Rationale 2: This notation does not indicate normal vision.
Rationale 3: Hand motion is documented as "HM.".
Rationale 4: CF indicates finger count. The distance and which eye is being tested are also documented.
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