A client has been taught about retinitis pigmentosa (RP). What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are good supplements."
b. "I might qualify for a retinal transplant one day soon."
c. "Since I'm going blind, sunglasses are not needed anymore."
d. "Vitamin A has been shown to slow progression of RP."
ANS: C
Sunglasses are needed to prevent the development of cataracts in addition to the RP. The other statements are accurate.
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