The nurse is performing a visual examination on a client with complaints of black dots appearing in the visual field. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate in this situation?
A. "You may have a cataract."
B. "We need to refer you to an eye surgeon immediately."
C. "The black dots are known as floaters and are usually normal."
D. "You may have glaucoma."
Answer: C
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