Question

It is documented in the health record that a patient has a rhegmatogenous detached retina. The

nurse correlates which underlying pathophysiology to this diagnosis?

1. Eye trauma causes the retinal to detach from the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).

2.Eye inflammation causes vitreous fluid leaks into the area under the retina.

3.Vitreous fluid moves under the retina and separates the retina from the pigmented
cell layer.

4.Scar tissue on the retina causes the retina to separate from the retinal pigment
epithelium (RPE).

Answer 1

The correct underlying pathophysiology for a rhegmatogenous detached retina is option: 3. Vitreous fluid moves under the retina and separates the retina from the pigmented cell layer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct underlying pathophysiology for a rhegmatogenous detached retina is option: 3. Vitreous fluid moves under the retina and separates the retina from the pigmented cell layer. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment occurs when there is a tear or hole in the retina, allowing vitreous fluid to pass through and accumulate beneath the retina. The vitreous fluid then separates the retina from the pigmented cell layer, causing detachment. This condition is often associated with aging changes in the vitreous humor, which may lead to traction on the retina, creating the tear. Prompt medical intervention, often through surgical procedures, is necessary to repair the detachment and prevent permanent vision loss.