During a funduscopic examination of a school-age child, the nurse notes a brilliant, uniform red reflex in both eyes. The nurse should recognize that this is:
a. A normal finding.
b. An abnormal finding; the child needs referral to an ophthalmologist.
c. A sign of a possible visual defect; the child needs vision screening.
d. A sign of small hemorrhages, which usually resolve spontaneously.
ANS: A
A brilliant, uniform red reflex is an important normal and expected finding. It rules out many serious defects of the cornea, aqueous chamber, lens, and vitreous chamber.
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