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Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child in the urgent care with complaints of blurred vision. The nurse should complete which of the following as the priority action?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Obtain visual acuity

Rationale:

👁️ Assessing visual acuity is the priority to determine the extent and severity of the blurred vision and to guide further care.

👁️ Administering saline drops or cleansing the eyes may be needed later but only after assessing vision.

👁️ Obtaining a history is important but should follow the initial assessment of vision.

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  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: ATI PEDIATRIC NURSING
  • Answer Choices: 4
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