A young adult client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus has been taught about self-care. Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of needed eye examina-tions?
a. "At my age, I should continue seeing the ophthalmologist as I usually do."
b. "I will see the eye doctor whenever I have a vision problem and yearly after age 40."
c. "My vision will change quickly now. I should see the ophthalmologist twice a year."
d. "Diabetes can cause blindness, so I should see the ophthalmologist yearly."
D
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in North America. All clients with diabetes, regardless of age, should be examined by an ophthalmologist (rather than an optometrist or opti-cian) at diagnosis and at least yearly thereafter.
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