After Assessment of a Client, the Nurse Finds That the Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

After assessment of a client, the nurse finds that the client has blurred vision and swelling of the optic disc. What does the nurse interpret from this finding?

• A) The client has a cataract.
• B) The client has conjunctivitis.
• C) The client has papilledema.
• D) The client has retinal detachment.

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