Question

a middle - aged client reports difficulty in reading. which action by the nurse is appropriate to test near visual acuity using a jaeger reading card?
place the chart 20 feet away from the client on the wall
instruct the client to hold the chart away from the body at arms length
place the chart on a table 17 inches away from the client
instruct the client hold the chart 14 inches from the eyes

Explanation:

Jaeger reading cards test near - vision. The standard distance is 14 inches from the eyes.

Answer:

D. Instruct the client hold the chart 14 inches from the eyes