A client is referred to the clinic with complaints of blurred vision. Which initial question to the client is the priority?

Question

1. "Would you please tell me about your vision today?"
2. "Do you experience double vision?"
3. "Have you had any eye pain?"
4. "What kinds of activities do you perform at work?"

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
The best way to start the focused interview is to begin with open-ended questions that provide the client with an opportunity to describe his own perceptions about his vision. All of the other questions are appropriate to ask at some point during the focused interview but are not the best way to start the interview. It is important to determine if the client has experienced double vision. Double vision can be caused by muscle or nerve problems and some types of medications. It is important to determine if the client is experiencing eye pain because it can be associated with glaucoma or other eye problems. It is important to determine the client's occupation because some types of occupations put the client at risk for eye injury or eyestrain.