The nurse is reviewing the health history of a 26-year-old patient. Which finding is consistent with recommendations concerning preventive eye examinations?
a. The patient has had annual eye examina-tions since age 18.
b. The patient has not had an eye examina-tion since age 18.
c. The patient had a baseline eye examination at age 25.
d. The patient had an eye examination 3 years ago.
C
Adults should have an eye examination once between ages 20 and 29, twice between ages 30 and 39, and a baseline screening at age 40 . After age 65, eyes should be examined by an eye specialist every 2 years.
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