During a health history the nurse suspects that a patient is at risk for a vision problem. Which information within the family history did the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)
a. Asthma
b. Diabetes
c. Cataracts
d. Blindness
e. Glaucoma
ANS: B, C, D, E
Family history that may affect vision includes glaucoma, diabetes, blindness, and cataracts. A. Asthma does not affect vision.
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Management by exception-active is
a. A form of transformational leadership b. The non-leadership factor c. A form of transactional leadership d. More effective than contingent reward