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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