The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department with symptoms of eye itching and pain caused by sleeping with contact lenses in place. Which of the following equipment should the nurse anticipate preparing to facilitate further examinationoftheclient's eye?
A)Tonometer
B)Eye patch
C)Refractometer
D)Fluorescein dye

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Eye itching and pain suggest a possible corneal abrasion or ulcer, which can be visualized using fluorescein dye. The other items listed would not be helpful in determining the cause of this client's symptoms.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the Emergency