You are assessing a patient who is in bright sunlight after collapsing in the hot sun at a picnic. If you cannot immediately move the patient out of the sun, assessment of the pupils will be made more accurate by:

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Shading the patient's eyes will decrease the amount of glare and bright light that could cause the pupils to constrict, making the assessment more accurate. It is important to assess the pupils for size and reactivity in cases of collapse in the hot sun, as this can provide valuable information about the patient's neurological status. Using a blue-tinged light, retracting the eyelid, or hydrating the eyes with saline drops are not necessary or helpful in this situation.

You Are Assessing a Patient Who Is in Bright Sunlight