The nurse providing community education would discuss which techniques to reduce the risk of cataract development? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Smoking cessation
2. Wearing sunglasses
3. Well-balanced diet
4. Maintaining a healthy weight
5. Avoidance of alcohol
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Smoking is a risk factor for the development of cataracts.
Rationale 2: Exposure to ultraviolet light increases the risk of cataracts.
Rationale 3: A poor diet is a risk factor for the development of cataracts.
Rationale 4: Obesity is not a risk factor for cataract development.
Rationale 5: Alcohol intake is not associated with cataract development.
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