The nurse is performing the cover test and notes inward turning of the client's eye. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding?
1. Exophoria.
2. Strabismus.
3. Esophoria.
4. Mydriasis.
Correct Answer: 3
Esophoria is when the eye turns inward during the cover test. Exophoria is when the eye turns outward during the cover test. Strabismus is when the axes of the eye cannot be directed at the same object. Mydriasis refers to fixed and dilated pupils.
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