A nurse is caring for a client with a contusion injury to his right eye. Which of the following signs would alert the nurse to a detached retina in this client?
A) Severe eye pain
B) Flashes of light
C) Wavy lines
D) Immediate loss of vision
B
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Signs and symptoms of a detached retina may occur suddenly or gradually. If a large part of the central retina is affected, vision loss is greater than if the outer edges are destroyed. The person may see flashes of light (flashers) or moving spots (floaters). Vision may be blurry, or it may seem as though a shade has been pulled over part of the vision. Usually no pain occurs with a detached retina.
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