The nurse is assessing a patient's visual fields by covering the right eye with an opaque covering. Which action should the nurse perform next?
A. Turn the lights on in the room before conducting this examination.
B. Cover own right eye.
C. Cover own left eye.
D. Keep both eyes uncovered.
Answer: C
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