Before performing a visual system assessment, the nurse observes that the client is dressed in an unusual color combination of c
lothes. the client's eye examination reveals changes in the retina. which condition might this client have? decrease in cones retinal vascular changes overall loss of photoreceptor cells macular degeneration of the retina
The Client condition might have a decrease in cones or Color
blindness. Color blindness is a genetic condition caused by a difference in how
one or more of the light-sensitive cells found in the retina of the eye respond
to certain colors. There are two types of a light –sensitive retina of the eyes
this cells are called rods and cones. These is a sensetive wavelengths of
light, and enable the retina to determine between colors.
