To examine the macula,the nurse should do which of the following?

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Examination of the macula includes moving the ophthalmoscope two disc diameters temporally; asking the patient to look at the light; and using the red-free filter lens.Because the macula is not clearly demarcated and because it is very light sensitive,you may have difficulty examining it.Note the macula's color,shape,and the presence of any lesions.Note the foveal light reflex.This is a small white light in the center of the macula (fovea centralis)that is reflected from the ophthalmoscope's light.The patient tends to turn away when the light strikes the fovea centralis,making it difficult to examine details of the macular area.

To Examine the Macula,the Nurse Should Do Which of the Following