The nurse at the ophthalmology office teaches the client who was newly diagnosed with cataracts. Which of the following should the nurse counsel the client to avoid now?
A) Reading
B) Strenuous exercise
C) Bright sunlight
D) Contact lenses
C
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Bright sunlight increases the risk of cataracts developing further. Strenuous exercise is contraindicated only for a period after cataract surgery. Wearing contact lenses and reading are irrelevant.
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