The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old patient. How often should the nurse recommend that this patient undergo testing for glaucoma?
a. Yearly
b. Every 2 to 3 years
c. Every 5 years
d. Every 10 years
C
Glaucoma testing should be done every 2 to 3 years for people over age 40.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Factors considered in selecting a feeding tube include all of the following except:
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