You must assess the pupils of a 5-year-old boy who fell. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for you to make before performing the assessment?
a. "I am going to look into your pupils with my light."
b. "I am going to use this light to look into your eyes."
c. "I need to test your visual acuity by shining a light in your eyes."
d. "Open your eyes so that I can look into them."
Answer: b
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A. after a patient sneezes, spraying your ungloved hands. B. when there is no visible soilage on your hands. C. after accidental direct contact with blood or body fluids. D. whenever your hands look and feel dirty.
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