The AEMT is CORRECT when he makes which one of the following statements about assessment of the pupils?
A) "Dilated pupils are less of a concern than pupils that are constricted."
B) "Constricted pupils are less of a concern than are dilated pupils."
C) "Some people naturally have unequal pupils, but both should react to light."
D) "If a patient's pupils are dilated but react to light, the pupillary exam is considered normal."
Answer: C
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