A nurse suspects possible visual impairment in a child who displays
a. Excessive tearing of the eyes
b. Rapid lateral movement of the eyes
c. Delay in speech development
d. Lack of interest in casual conversation with peers
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A Excessive tearing of the eyes, especially one accompanied by pain and itching, is
a clinical manifestation of potential vision problems.
B Rapid lateral eye movement is not associated with visual impairment.
C A delay in speech development is not associated with visual impairment.
D Lack of interest in casual conversation is not associated with visual impairment.
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