An elderly client is admitted with the diagnosis of retinal detachment and is scheduled for laser surgery and scleral buckling procedure. The nurse anticipates which of the following symptoms to be exhibited in this client? Select all that apply
A) Flashing lights
B) Cobwebs in vision field
C) Complete loss of vision in both eyes
D) Loss of central vision
E) Eye pain
F) Arcus senilis
A, B
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Many clients with detached retina experience a sensation of a curtain or veil lowering over vision field, flashing of lights, floaters, cobwebs, or spots. Complete vision loss can occur in the affected eye. Loss of central vision, eye pain, and arcus senilis is not indicated in this disorder.
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