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Title: A patient comes into the clinic complaining of “black spots and a curtain droppi
Post by: colleen on Mar 12, 2013
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of “black spots and a curtain dropping” in the right eye. The nurse realizes that this patient is experiencing signs of which of the following?
1. detached retina
2. conjunctivitis
3. sty
4. cataract


Title: Re: A patient comes into the clinic complaining of “black spots and a curtain droppi
Post by: robertling on Mar 23, 2013
1 -- Flashes of light, floaters, or the sensation of a curtain being drawn over the eye are indicators of retinal detachment. Conjunctivitis presents with pain, redness, and possible discharge. A sty would demonstrate swelling and tenderness. Cataracts manifest with opacity of the eye.