When the nurse performs the confrontation test, the nurse has assessed:
a. Extraocular eye muscles (EOMs).
b. Pupils (pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation [PERRLA]).
c. Near vision.
d. Visual fields.
ANS: D
The confrontation test assesses visual fields. The other options are not tested with the confrontation test.
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