What tool does the nurse use to assess the client's near vision?
a. A Snellen eye chart placed about 12 inches from the client's face.
b. An ophthalmoscope with the diopter set at 0 (zero).
c. A Jaeger or Rosenbaum chart placed about 2 feet from the client's face.
d. A newspaper held about 14 inches from the client's face.
ANS: D
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