The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old suspected of having retinoblastoma. Which of the following is the most common finding in a child with retinoblastoma?

Explanation

•On examination, the child’s pupil appears white (red reflex is absent) or is described as a “cat’s eye”.

•Retinoblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the retina. It is usually diagnosed before the age of 5 and the cure rate is one of the highest among all childhood cancers.

•Strabismus occurs in 20% of children with retinoblastoma, compared to 56% for a white pupil.

•Blurred vision and headache are not associated with retinoblastoma.

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