A 66-year-old patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and related vision loss. Which statement demonstrates the ability to manage her condition?
a. "I schedule my yearly eye examination for the week of my birthday."
b. "When I notice haloes around lights, I'll know I'm developing a problem with re-tinopathy."
c. "My sister had diabetic retinopathy, and the vessels in her eyes were scarred."
d. "I understand that the eye problems need to be diagnosed with an ophthalmoscopic exam."
A
Patients with diabetes should have a yearly examination by an ophthalmologist. Scheduling the exam for the week of her birthday will keep the patient from forgetting to do so. The other statements are not related to management.
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