The nurse is providing health education to a patient newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse teaches the patient that this disease has a familial tendency
The nurse should encourage the patient's immediate family members to undergo clinical examinations how often?
A) At least monthly
B) At least once every 2 years
C) At least once every 5 years
D) At least once every 10 years
Ans: B
Feedback:
Glaucoma has a family tendency and family members should be encouraged to undergo examinations at least once every 2 years to detect glaucoma early. Testing on a monthly basis is not necessary and excessive.
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