During an Ophthalmologic Examination a Patient's Red Reflex Was Absent

question 21

Multiple Choice

During an ophthalmologic examination a patient's red reflex was absent from the left eye. This finding places the patient at risk for which complication?

• A)Injury
• B)Impaired comfort
• C)Ineffective eye movement
• D)Ineffective protection

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