A client in the clinic has been having severe headaches and some visual disturbances.The nurse performs an eye examination.Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for this assessment?

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To visualize internal eye structures,the nurse uses an ophthalmoscope to focus on the red reflex.To evaluate the lower eyelids,the nurse asks the client to open the eyes for inspection.A syringe and sterile water are not necessary for this assessment.Accommodation is tested by asking the client to gaze at a distant object and then at a test object held by the nurse approximately 10 cm from the client's nose.The pupils normally converge and accommodate by constricting when looking at close objects.The lacrimal apparatus is best assessed by inspecting for edema and redness;and palpating it gently to detect tenderness,which cannot be felt normally.

A Client in the Clinic Has Been Having Severe Headaches