7. An elderly client has a suspected medical diagnosis of cataracts. Which symptom is consistent with this finding?
7. An elderly client has a suspected medical diagnosis of cataracts. Which symptom is consistent with this finding?
. Objects are distorted and blurry.
. Vision is improved in bright lights.
. Objects have a halo around them.
. Single objects seem to be doubled.
Test-Taking Tip
Only one option describes impaired vision related to cataracts.
Content Area: Geriatrics, Sensory; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Pathophysiology
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Answer 1 is correct because the opacity and cloudiness of the lens cause blurry and dimmer vision. Answer 2 is incorrect because in bright lights the pupil constricts and the client with cataracts has more difficulty seeing. Answer 3 is incorrect because the presence of a halo is characteristic of glaucoma. Answer 4 is incorrect because double vision is not a symptom of cataracts.