A nurse is providing an educational program about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to a group of older adults. Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "Smoking is a risk factor for AMD."
B) "Macular degeneration causes a loss of central vision."
C) "People with macular degeneration should have any sudden changes evaluated."
D) "The dry type of macular degeneration occurs rapidly."
Ans: D
The dry type of AMD progresses slowly and does not cause total blindness. The wet type of macular degeneration develops rapidly and causes visual loss. Smoking is a risk factor for macular degeneration. As AMD progresses, it affects central vision. People with AMD should have any sudden changes evaluated.
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