During a community screening, the nurse informs a 50-year-old Black client about the recom-mended frequency of eye examinations. How often does the nurse recommend that this client have an eye examination?
a. Every three to four months
b. Every six months
c. Every one to two years
d. Every four years
C
Clients between the ages of 40 and 64 years should have an eye examination every one to two years if there is a family history of glaucoma or if the client is of African descent.
Every three to four months is not the recommended frequency of eye examinations for this age group.
Every six months is not the recommended frequency of eye examinations for this age group.
Every four years is not the recommended frequency of eye examinations for this age group.
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