The nurse notices that a client's pupils constrict when reading the consent form for medical treatment. Based on this data, which should the nurse consider as the cause?
1. The room is too dark.
2. The client is able to read.
3. This is a normal response.
4. The client requires glasses for reading.
Correct Answer: 3
The client's pupils should constrict in response to trying to read what is on the paper. This is a normal finding. When a room is dark, the client's pupils should dilate in response. Pupil constriction occurs as the client focuses on the paper. It does not indicate the client can read. Pupil constriction would not lead the nurse to believe the client needs reading glasses.
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