When Obtaining a Health History from a 49-Yr-Old Patient,which Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a health history from a 49-yr-old patient,which patient statement is most important to communicate to the primary health care provider?

• A)"My eyes are dry now."
• B)"It is hard for me to see at night."
• C)"My vision is blurry when I read."
• D)"I can't see as far over to the side."

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