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    While conducting a physical assessment, the nurse shines a pen light into a client's right eye and moves the light source to check the client's left eye. Which finding indicates the need for further evaluation?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This is a normal finding where the right pupil constricts when the light is directed at it, and the left pupil constricts consensually as well. This suggests normal function of the pupillary light reflex pathway, and no further evaluation is needed. B. This also indicates normal pupillary function. Equal pupil size and appropriate constriction to light are typical findings, suggesting no immediate issues with the nervous system. C. Pupil size should not change in response to distance unless there is a near response (accommodation). If the pupil size changes to distance of the light source instead of light reflex, this suggests potential abnormality in the pupillary reflex response. D. This is an abnormal finding. A "notched" iris suggests possible damage or congenital anomalies, and minimal change in pupil size may indicate impaired pupil reflexes, requiring further evaluation to rule out neurological or ophthalmologic issues.

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