Papilledema is revealed during an ophthalmic examination which the nurse recognizes as indicating:

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Papilledema, or choked disc, is a serious sign of increased intracranial pressure, which is caused by a space-occupying mass, such as a brain tumour or a hematoma.This pressure causes venous stasis in the globe, showing redness, congestion, and elevation of the optic disc, blurred margins, hemorrhages, and absent venous pulsations.Papilledema is not associated with the conditions in the other responses.

Papilledema Is Revealed During an Ophthalmic Examination Which the Nurse