What actions should a nurse implement when assessing a patient's accommodation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hold his or her finger approximately 20 inches in front of the patient's eyes.
b. Observe for pupillary constriction.
c. Assess for convergence.
d. Note blinking.
e. Move his or her finger slowly toward the patient's nose.
A, B, C, E
Assessment for blinking is not part of the accommodation assessment. All of the other options are part of the accommodation assessment. The nurse holds his or her finger approximately 20 inches in front of the patient's eyes and slowly moves the finger toward the patient's nose, as-sessing for pupillary constriction and convergence.
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