When using an ophthalmoscope to examine the internal eye, how does the nurse distinguish the retinal arteries from the retinal veins?

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The artery-to-vein width should be 2:3 to 4:5. Arteries are lighter red than veins. Arteries have a narrow band of light in the center and veins have no light reflex. Arteries show little to no pulsations and venous pulsations may be visible.

When Using an Ophthalmoscope to Examine the Internal Eye, How