A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client with an eye injury. Which assessment finding would support the diagnosis of a retinal detachment?
A) Reddened area in conjunctiva
B) "Floaters" noted in field of vision
C) Possible bleeding or extrusion of eye contents
D) Red, edematous conjunctiva
Answer: B
"Floaters" noted in the client's field of vision are a symptom of retinal detachment. Other symptoms are associated with additional eye injuries, but not retinal detachment.
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