A nurse would suspect possible visual impairment in a child who displays:
a. Excessive rubbing of the eyes.
b. Rapid lateral movement of the eyes.
c. Delay in speech development.
d. Lack of interest in casual conversation with peers.
ANS: A
Excessive rubbing of the eyes is a clinical manifestation of visual impairment. Rapid lateral movement of the eyes, delay in speech development, and lack of interest in casual conversation with peers are not associated with visual impairment.
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