The nurse is assessing a newborn while the new parents watch. The nurse uses an ophthalmoscope to examine the back of the eye (the retina) and notes a positive red reflex. The nurse would explain to the parents that the red reflex indicates:

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A positive red reflex indicates the absence of congenital cataracts, which is a common cause of vision impairment in infants. Intraocular hemorrhage, optic nerve trauma, and amblyopia would not be indicated by a positive red reflex.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn While the New Parents