The nurse is testing a patient's peripheral visual ability. What technique would the nurse use?
a. Visual fields
b. Six cardinal fields of gaze
c. Cover test
d. Corneal light reflex test
ANS: A
Peripheral vision is tested by visual fields by confrontation.
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