Often blindness occurs during childhood. Which health preventative measure is most appropriate to prevent vision impairment?
a. Screen young children early for visual impairments.
b. Instruct parents to report reduced eye contact from their child immediately.
c. Include rubella and syphilis screening in the preconception care plan.
d. Administer prophylactic antibiotics to all newborns.
ANS: C
Actions to prevent blindness must occur before vision impairment takes place. Screening for diseases that affect development of vision in the fetus is a preventative measure. Vision testing after birth is important to begin steps to correct or identify the problem early on so the child can develop as normally as possible. Prophylactic antibiotics are not appropriate for all newborns. Reporting reduced eye contact is recommended but is not a preventative measure.
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