In a patient who has anisocoria, the nurse would expect to ...

[mikaylakyoung]

In a patient who has anisocoria, the nurse would expect to observe:
 
  a. Dilated pupils.
  b. Excessive tearing.
  c. Pupils of unequal size.
  d. Uneven curvature of the lens.

Question 2

When a light is directed across the iris of a patient's eye from the temporal side, the nurse is assessing for:
 
  a. Drainage from dacryocystitis.
  b. Presence of conjunctivitis over the iris.
  c. Presence of shadows, which may indicate glaucoma. d.
  Scattered light reflex, which may be indicative of cataracts.

[kingfahad97]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Unequal pupil size is termed anisocoria. It normally exists in 5 of the population but may also be indicative of central nervous system disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The presence of shadows in the anterior chamber may be a sign of acute angle-closure glaucoma. The normal iris is flat and creates no shadows. This method is not correct for the assessment of dacryocystitis, conjunctivitis, or cataracts.

[mikaylakyoung]

Excellent

[ghepp]

Gracias!