When the 12-year-old with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) tells the nurse that she is having trouble reading her text books, the nurse examines the child's eyes and assesses nonreactive pupils. The nurse recognizes indications of:
a. Iridocyclitis
b. Retinal detachment
c. Glaucoma
d. Bleeding into the anterior chamber
A
Iridocyclitis, an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body, is a complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis that leads to the development of cataracts.
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