The EMT 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) "If a patient's pupils are dilated but react to light, the pupillary exam is considered normal."
C) "Some people naturally have unequal pupils, but both should react to light."
D) "Constricted pupils are less of a concern than are dilated pupils."
C
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