The nurse notices that a client's pupils constrict when reading the consent form for medical treatment. Based on this data, which should the nurse consider as the cause?

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Pupillary constriction in response to reading is a normal physiological response known as a near reflex. It involves the coordinated action of the ciliary muscle and pupillary constrictor muscles in the eye in response to accommodation or focusing on near objects. It indicates that the client's visual and neurological functions are intact. Dark room or the need for glasses for reading may affect visual acuity but are not likely to cause pupillary constriction.

The Nurse Notices That a Client's Pupils Constrict When Reading