NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A patient is being seen in the ophthalmology clinic for a suspected detached retina. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse identify as significant for a retinal detachment?(Select all that apply.)
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A visual field of floating particles
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A definite area of blank vision
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Momentary flashes of light
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Pain
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Halos around the eyes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Patients typically will present with symptoms such as light flashes, floaters, peripheral visual field loss, and blurred vision.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
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