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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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A nurse is speaking to a group of diabetic adults in the OPD about eye health and the importance of visits to the ophthalmologist. The nurse decides to discuss glaucoma prevention. Which of the following diagnostic tests should these patients request from their care provider?
  1. Slit lamp
  2. Tonometry
  3. Fluorescein stain
  4. Snellen’s test
Explanation
Answer - B - The diagnostic test that these patients should request from their care provider is tonometry. Slit lamp is used to focus on layers of the cornea and lens looking for opacities and inflammation. Fluorescein stain is most often used to detect corneal lesions. Snellen’s test is a test for visual acuity using snellen’s chart.
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