How Would the Nurse Explain the Purpose of Photocoagulation to a Diabetic

question 15

Multiple Choice

How would the nurse explain the purpose of photocoagulation to a diabetic patient with diabetic retinopathy?

• A) The procedure will destroy the retina,which is not getting enough blood supply.
• B) The procedure will reduce edema in the macula of the eye.
• C) The procedure will vaporize fatty deposits that appear in the retina.
• D) The procedure will destroy new blood vessels,seal leaking vessels,and help prevent retinal edema.

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