A patient with diabetic retinopathy is being discharged home. Which patient statement indicates understanding of the discharge plan to maintain vision?
a. "I should reduce my insulin dosage."
b. "I should avoid being in the sun."
c. "I will need to schedule routine eye examinations every 3 years."
d. "I should keep my diabetes under control."
ANS: D
Controlling diabetes is essential to preventing complication development.
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