A nurse assesses risk factors for vision loss in a 71-year-old client. Which question should the nurse include in this assessment?
A) "Do you have high blood pressure or diabetes?"
B) "Did your parents wear glasses or have cataracts?"
C) "How much red meat do you usually eat?"
D) "Do you have high cholesterol?"
Ans: A
Diabetes and hypertension are significant risk factors for vision loss. Family history, diet, and high cholesterol are not closely associated with vision loss in older adults.
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