The nurse would use which of the following terms to describe a condition in which there is deviation from perfect ocular alignment?
A) Hyphema
B) Chemosis
C) Ptosis
D) Strabismus
Ans: D
Feedback: Strabismus refers to a condition in which there is deviation from perfect ocular alignment. Hyphema refers to blood in the anterior chamber. Chemosis refers to edema of the
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