During an eye examination of an Asian patient, a nurse notices an involuntary rhythmical, horizontal movement of the patient's eyes. How does a nurse document this finding?

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An involuntary rhythmical, horizontal movement of the patient's eyes is a description of nystagmus. This is not a racial variation. Exophthalmus is the bulging of the eyeball forward, seen in patients with hyperthyroidism. Myopia is an elongated eyeball found in patients who are nearsighted.

During an Eye Examination of an Asian Patient, a Nurse