{"id":133469,"date":"2024-08-22T23:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133469"},"modified":"2024-08-22T23:40:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:40:35","slug":"a-nurse-in-an-ophthalmology-clinic-is-interviewing-a-client-who-was-referred-by-his-primary-care-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/a-nurse-in-an-ophthalmology-clinic-is-interviewing-a-client-who-was-referred-by-his-primary-care-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider for suspicion of cataracts. Which of the following findings is consistent with manifestations of cataracts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Loss of peripheral vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>A decreased ability to perceive colors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Loss of central vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Seeing bright flashes of light and floaters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. A decreased ability to perceive colors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy, which can lead to a decreased ability to perceive colors and blurred vision. Individuals with cataracts often experience difficulty seeing clearly and may notice colors appearing faded or less vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Loss of peripheral vision<\/strong> is more commonly associated with conditions like glaucoma rather than cataracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Loss of central vision<\/strong> is typically associated with macular degeneration, not cataracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Seeing bright flashes of light and floaters<\/strong> can be symptoms of retinal detachment or vitreous humor changes, not cataracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider for suspicion of cataracts. Which of the following findings is consistent with manifestations of cataracts? 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