When doing patient education about protecting vision, you should tell the patient that:
1. after 40 years of age, eye examinations should be done every 2 years.
2. crusted lids on awakening are caused by decreased tear production.
3. floaters are a sign of eye infection.
4. blurred vision without pain is temporary eye strain.
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Eye examinations every 2 years are recommended for persons over 40. All the other options are indications that the person should consult a physician for an eye disorder.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1168
OBJ: 3 TOP: Protection of the Eye and Vision
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health
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