Maternal and Child Care: The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate regarding the child's vision?

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The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate regarding the child's vision?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child might outgrow this nearsightedness.”

Maternal and Child Care

“Children's vision is not completely developed by this age. Your child might outgrow this nearsightedness.”

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