The nurse in the pediatric clinic is checking the basic visual acuity

The nurse in the pediatric clinic is checking the basic visual acuity of a 4-year-old child. The nurse should have the child:

1. Use the standard Snellen chart
2. Read a few lines from a children’s book
3. Follow the peripheral movement of an object
4. Identify crayon colors

ANSWER

ANS: 4
To assess basic visual acuity, the nurse should ask the client to identify crayon colors. The Snellen chart may be used for the adult client but would be less appropriate for the 4-year-old child.