A nurse's presentation to patients 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 nonsmokers.
ANS: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Semi-Fowler's B) Prone C) Sims' D) Trendelenburg
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