A nurse working in an ophthalmologist's office instills anesthetic eye drops in a patient's eyes in preparation for a nerve fiber analysis.Which of the following statements should be included in the teaching?
A)"The test helps screen for glaucoma since that disease does not cause symptoms."
B)"The health-care provider will perform the test to detect cataracts."
C)"The test will help determine if you have macular degeneration since you've complained of changes in your vision."
D)"As our eyes age, vision changes, so this test will help determine your visual acuity."

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The statement that the test helps screen for glaucoma and that it does not cause symptoms is important to include in the teaching.

A Nurse Working in an Ophthalmologist's Office Instills Anesthetic Eye