The nurse has visualized a patient's optic disc using an ophthalmoscope. Which finding would the nurse evaluate as normal?
1. The optic disc is circular in shape.
2. The margins of the disc blur into the surrounding tissues.
3. The disc has a distinct bluish color.
4. There is a depression on the side of the disc.
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Rationale 1: The normal shape of the optic disc is oval or circular.
Rationale 2: The margins of the disc are normally distinct.
Rationale 3: The normal color of the optic disc is pinkish-orange.
Rationale 4: The depression or cup should be in the center of the disc.
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