A nurse shines a light in the right pupil to test constriction and notices that the left pupil constricts as well. Based on these data, the nurse should take what action?

a. Document this finding as an abnormal finding.
b. Assess the patient for accommodation.
c. Document this finding as a consensual reaction.
d. Assess the patient's corneal light reflex.


ANS: C

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