During a funduscopic examination of a school-age child, the nurse notes a brilliant, uniform red reflex in both eyes. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
A) Normal finding
B) Abnormal finding, so child needs referral to ophthalmologist
C) Sign of possible visual defect, so child needs vision screening
D) Sign of small hemorrhages, which will usually resolve spontaneously

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

During a Funduscopic Examination of a School-Age Child, the Nurse