A Patient Is Unable to Read the 20/100 Line on the Snellen

A patient is unable to read the 20/100 line on the Snellen chart.The nurse would:

A) refer the patient to an ophthalmologist or optometrist for further evaluation.
B) assess whether the patient can count the nurse's fingers when they are placed in front of his or her eyes.
C) ask the patient to put on his or her reading glasses and attempt to read the Snellen chart again.
D) shorten the distance between the patient and the chart,and ask him or her to read the smallest line of print possible.

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