The nurse is educating a student on the proper use of an ophthalmoscope for an eye examination. Which statement by the nurse to the student is accurate?

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Beginning with the lens set to 0 diopter allows the nurse to view the eye's optic disc. Option A is incorrect as the nurse will use their right eye to examine the client's right eye, and vice versa. Option B is incorrect as advancing the ophthalmoscope until it touches the cornea can cause discomfort and may damage the eye. Option D is incorrect as the red reflex is visible when the light reflects off the retina, not the lens.

The Nurse Is Educating a Student on the Proper Use