In a patient who has anisocoria, what would the nurse expect to observe?

A) Dilated pupils
B) Excessive tearing
C) Pupils of unequal size
D) Uneven curvature of the lens

Unequal pupil size is termed anisocoria. It normally exists in 5% of the population but may also be indicative of central nervous system disease. Dilated pupils, excessive tearing, and uneven curvature of the lens are not associated with anisocoria. Anisocoria is the term for unequal pupil size. It exists in about 5% of the population but may also be indicative of central nervous system disease.