How should the nurse respond when the patient with rosacea asks why his physician referred him to an ophthalmologist?
A) "The eye doctor can help you with your dry eyes and irritation."
B) "This condition can affect your eyesight."
C) "Cataracts are common with rosacea."
D) "Rosacea increases the risk of blindness."
A) "The eye doctor can help you with your dry eyes and irritation."
Explanation: A) Rosacea can lead to eye problems, such as dryness, irritation, swelling, reddened eyelids, styes, conjunctivitis.
B) Rosacea does not lead to vision problems.
C) Rosacea does not lead to cataracts.
D) Rosacea does not lead to blindness.
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