The nurse is talking to a patient who is interested in pursuing LASIK surgery and is having a refraction test done.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"Your health-care provider will perform a standard vision test and eye exam to determine your baseline vision."
B)"We will need to have conscious sedation for the test so accurate measurements can be taken."
C)"Your health-care provider will use non-stinging eye drops to moisten your eye to make the exam more comfortable."
D)"You should use your eye drops for glaucoma the day of the test."

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The nurse should explain that the healthcare provider will perform a standard vision test and eye exam to determine the patient's baseline vision. This communicates that the patient's vision will be evaluated thoroughly and accurately by a professional. Conscious sedation is not necessary for a refraction test, non-stinging eye drops may be used to moisten the eye, and the nurse should advise the patient to follow their healthcare provider's instructions regarding medication use on the day of the test.

The Nurse Is Talking to a Patient Who Is Interested