During an eye examination, a nurse notes that the client has mydriasis when:
a. The lens of each of the client's eyes is opaque.
b. There is involuntary rhythmical, horizontal movement of the client's eyes.
c. There is a white opaque ring encircling the client's limbus.
d. The client's pupils are 7 mm and do not constrict.
ANS: D
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