A "PT" visual acuity is assessed as 20/40 in both eyes using the Snellen Chart. The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following?
A) The "PT" can see twice as well as normal
B) The "PT" has double vision
C) The "PT" has less then normal vision
D) The "PT" has normal vision
Ans: C) The "PT" has less then normal vision
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