During a funduscopic examination of a school-aged child,the nurse notes a brilliant,uniform red reflex in both eyes.The nurse should recognize that this is which of the following?
A) A normal finding
B) An abnormal finding; the child needs a referral to an ophthalmologist
C) A sign of possible visual defect; the child needs vision screening
D) A sign of small hemorrhages, which usually resolve spontaneously

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A brilliant,uniform red reflex is an important normal and expected finding.It rules out many serious defects of the cornea,aqueous chamber,lens,and vitreous chamber.

During a Funduscopic Examination of a School-Aged Child,the Nurse Notes