When documenting pupillary response that is normal, the acceptable abbreviation is _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
PERRLA
perrla
PERRLA (Pupils Equally Round and Reactive to Light with Accommodation) is an acceptable and recognizable abbreviation of an assessment of pupillary response.
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