Question

question 41 1 pts angus is a 46 y/o farmer who comes to the clinic for his annual physical exam. during the eye exam the np notices that angus has micro aneurysms and cotton wool spots on the retina. based on these findings alone the np could make the diagnosis that angus has: papilledema hypertensive retinopathy diabetic retinopathy cataracts

Explanation:

Micro - aneurysms and cotton wool spots on the retina are characteristic findings in diabetic retinopathy. Papilledema is swelling of the optic disc, hypertensive retinopathy has different vascular changes, and cataracts involve the lens, not these specific retinal findings.

Answer:

C. Diabetic retinopathy