A nurse sees the term "proptosis" in a child's medical record. Which physical assessment does the nurse plan to incorporate into the child's exam based on this finding?
A.
Balance testing
B.
Hearing screen
C.
Visual acuity
D.
Strength testing
ANS: C
Proptosis is a downward displacement of the eyeball that can affect visual acuity and is frequently seen in children with rhabdomyosarcoma. The other assessments are not related.
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