The nurse performs a visual assessment on a patient and documents the findings using the acronym PERRLA. What does PERRLA indicate?
a. Palpebral angle rigid, right and left angles
b. Patient's eyes round, regular, lively, active
c. Pupils equilateral, regular, round, little accommodation
d. Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
ANS: D
PERRLA is an acronym used to describe pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. A. B. C. These are incorrect descriptions for the acronym PERRLA.
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