A nurse's presentation to clients on risk factors for macular degeneration includes which fact?
a. The peak incidence is before 60 years of age.
b. Women have a higher risk than men.
c. Eating a low fat diet causes a vitamin A deficiency, which increases risk.
d. Cigarette smokers have twice the risk as non-smokers.
ANS: D
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