If the nurse finds a yellowish or white light reflex (cat's eye reflex) then inspecting the retina, he or she knows this may indicate:
a. retinoblastoma c. retrolental fibroplasia
b. albino characteristics d. retinitis pigmentosa
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A Correct. If the nurse finds a yellowish or white light reflex (cat's eye reflex) then inspecting the retina, he or she knows this may indicate retinoblastoma. This is abnormal and may indicate a malignant glioma located in the posterior chamber of the eye.
B Incorrect. If the nurse finds a yellowish or white light reflex (cat's eye reflex) then inspecting the retina, he or she knows this does not indicate albino characteristics.
C Incorrect. If the nurse finds a yellowish or white light reflex (cat's eye reflex) then inspecting the retina, he or she knows this does not indicate retrolental fibroplasia.
D Incorrect. If the nurse finds a yellowish or white light reflex (cat's eye reflex) then inspecting the retina, he or she knows this does not indicate retinitis pigmentosa.
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