The nurse is assessing the client's retina. Where is the optic disc located?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 3
The optic disc can be identified by following the path of the blood vessels. As they grow larger, they lead to the optic disc which is located on the nasal side of the retina. The optic disc normally looks like a round or oval yellow-orange depression with a distinct margin. This is the site where the optic nerve and blood vessels exit from the eye.
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