A nurse is assessing the eyes of a healthy 72-year-old adult. What findings does the nurse expect? Select all that apply
a. Bulbar conjunctiva pink and clear, with small red vessels noted
b. Sclera yellow and moist, cornea transparent
c. Extraocular movement symmetric with peripheral vision noted
d. Newspaper held at 18 inches to see clearly
e. Sclera visible between upper lid and iris
f. Gray to white circle noted where the sclera merges with the cornea
g. Light reflects on the cornea at 12 o'clock in each eye
ANS: A, C, G
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