A patient comes into the emergency department after an accident at work. A machine blew dust into his eyes, and he was not wearing safety glasses. The nurse examines his corneas by shining a light from the side across the cornea. What findings would suggest that he has suffered a corneal abrasion?
A) Smooth and clear corneas
B) Opacity of the lens behind the cornea
C) Bleeding from the areas across the cornea
D) Shattered look to the light rays reflecting off the cornea
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