Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse completes an assessment of the older adult client. Which disorder should the nurse associate with the finding illustrated?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The illustration shows opacity of the lens of the eye. The nurse should associate this finding with a cataract. Glaucoma causes increased pressure within the eye and is not visible. Arcus senilis is a bluish-white ring within the outer edge of the cornea, which is not present in this illustration. Mydriasis is constriction of the pupil, which is not present in the illustration.