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The nurse is assessing a newborn while the new parents watch. The nurse uses an ophthalmoscope to examine the back of the eye (the retina) and notes a positive red reflex. The nurse would explain to the parents that the red reflex indicates:
 
  1. The absence of congenital cataracts.
  2. The presence of intraocular hemorrhage.
  3. The optic nerve has been traumatized during delivery.
  4. Presence of amblyopia.
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Rationale 1: The light of the ophthalmoscope is reflecting off the retina producing the red reflex. This indicates there is nothing preventing the transfer of light.
Rationale 2: The red reflex is a normal finding.
Rationale 3: The optic nerve is behind the retina and not visible.
Rationale 4: Amblyopia cannot be diagnosed at this time and is not evaluated with an ophthalmoscope.
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