A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient is at a greater risk for the development of blindness?
A) A 58-year-old Caucasian female with macular degeneration
B) A 28-year-old Caucasian male with astigmatism
C) A 58-year-old African American female with hyperopia
D) A 28-year-old African American male with myopia
Ans: A
Feedback: The most common causes of blindness and visual impairment among adults 40 years of age or older are diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. The 58-year-old Caucasian female with macular degeneration has the greatest risk for the development of blindness related to her age and the presence of macular degeneration. Individuals with hyperopia, astigmatism, and myopia are not in a risk category for blindness.
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