While assisting with morning care, the person's left cornea was accidentally touched, causing the person to blink and create tears. What should the nurse identify this response as being?

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This is a normal response known as the corneal reflex, where touching the cornea causes the person to blink to protect the eye, and tears may be produced to help flush out any irritants. It is a protective mechanism of the eye and is considered a normal response.

While Assisting with Morning Care, the Person's Left Cornea Was