Which of the following assessment findings in a client who was struck in the right eye with a baseball is a priority for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider in the emergency department?
A)The client complains of a right-sided headache.
B)The sclerae on the right eye have broken blood vessels.
C)The area around the right eye is bruised and tender to the touch.
D)The client complains of "a curtain" blocking part of the visual field.

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The client's sensation that a curtain is coming across the field of vision suggests retinal detachment and the need for rapid action to prevent blindness. The other findings would be expected with the client's history of being hit in the eye with a ball.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings in a Client Who