An elderly client is diagnosed with early dry macular degeneration. The nurse realizes that which of the following will most likely be prescribed for this client?
1. Antioxidants and zinc
2. Laser surgery
3. Eye drops
4. Eye patches
1. Antioxidants and zinc
Rationale:
High dose antioxidants and zinc is the treatment for early dry macular degeneration. Laser surgery is used to treat wet macular degeneration. Eye drops and eye patches may be used after laser surgery but are not part of the initial treatment for the disorder.
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