Question

Following an ophthalmologic exam, an anxious client asks the nurse, "How serious is a refraction error?" Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

Answer 1

Answer:

"It means corrective lenses are required."

Explanation:

When a healthcare professional needs to give an answer to the client, this needs to be well-thought and objective, as the client is in a vulnerable position and can be get easily scared about a condition, that he or she doesn't know. There are different types of refraction errors and the healthcare professional can explain to the patient which kind he or she has, patiently and with a lot of tact, in the right moment. However, if the patient is asking for the severity of the problem, the best answer is direct, to tell them lenses will be needed.