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A sudden, painless loss of part of a patient's visual field is a red flag that cannot wait.
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
A sudden, painless loss of part of a patient's visual field is a red flag that cannot wait. When the neurosensory retina separates from the retinal pigment epithelium, the photoreceptors are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and permanent vision loss usually follows if the detachment is not treated. The RN's first responsibility is to recognize the classic symptom complex, protect the eye from further stress, and secure an urgent ophthalmology assessment.
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