The nurse positions a patient for an eye examination. After repeated attempts, the patient is able to read all the letters on the Snellen chart without difficulty at a distance of 15 feet. From this finding the nurse determines that the patient:

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The Snellen chart is typically read at a distance of 20 feet. If the patient can read the chart at 15 feet, it suggests a visual impairment, as they should be able to read it at 20 feet for normal vision.

The Nurse Positions a Patient for an Eye Examination