The nurse is performing a vision examination. In assessing for color blindness, the nurse applies which knowledge? Select all that apply
a. It may be genetically inherited.
b. It is more common in males.
c. It may be the result of macular degeneration.
d. It may be the result of a lens defect of the eye.
A, B, C
Color vision is the ability to detect color. Color blindness may be genetically inherited, is usually seen in males, or may result from macular degeneration or other disease that affect the cones of the eye. The cones of the eye are part of the retina and are unrelated to the lens of the eye.
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