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deesands

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A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient is most likely at a greater risk for the development of blindness?
 
  A) A 58-year-old Caucasian woman with macular degeneration
  B) A 28-year-old Caucasian man with astigmatism
  C) A 58-year-old African American woman with hyperopia
  D) A 28-year-old African American man with myopia

Question 2

A patient in her mid-30s has sought advice from her nurse because she has heard conflicting advice about the usefulness of breast self-examination (BSE). What should the nurse teach the patient about the use of BSE as a cancer screening tool?
 
  A) BSE is falling out of favor because it tends to cause a lot of anxiety for many of the women who practice it.
  B) BSE can be a useful tool in detecting cancer because you're most familiar with your own breasts.
  C) BSE is often a useful substitute for examinations by your primary care provider.
  D) BSE is actually responsible for most of the 'false alarms' around breast cancer diagnosis.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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