A patient comes into the clinic complaining of sudden onset of "black spots and a curtain dropping" in the right eye. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?
1. Detached retina
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Endophthalmitis
4. Cataract
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Rationale 1: Flashes of light, floaters, or the sensation of a curtain being drawn over the eye are indicators of retinal detachment.
Rationale 2: Conjunctivitis presents with pain, redness, and possible discharge.
Rationale 3: Endophthalmitis generally presents with blurred vision, eye pain, and pus in the eye.
Rationale 4: Cataracts are slowly progressive and manifest as problems with lights and glare.
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