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.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have a corneal abrasion when:
A) The corneas are smooth and clear.
B) The lens behind the cornea is opaque.
C) There are areas of bleeding across the cornea.
D) There is a shattered look to the light rays reflecting off the cornea.
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