Which clinical manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of a vitreous humor hemorrhage?
a. Presence of a red reflex
b. Reddened whites of the eye
c. Red haze or floaters in the line of vision
d. Swelling of the upper and lower eyelids
C
Mild seepage of blood into the vitreous humor causes the client's vision to have an overall red haze or floaters. With a vitreous humor hemorrhage, the red reflex is reduced. Reddened whites of the eye and swelling of the eyelids would indicate irritation and infection of the eye.
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