When Obtaining a Health History from a 52-Year-Old Patient, Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a health history from a 52-year-old patient, which patient statement will be of most concern to the nurse?

• A) "My vision seems blurry now when I read."
• B) "I have noticed that my eyes are drier now."
• C) "It is hard for me to see when I drive at night."
• D) "The middle part of my vision is decreased."

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Definitions:

Silicon Tetrahedron

A fundamental structural unit in silicate minerals, consisting of four oxygen atoms symmetrically arranged around a central silicon atom.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, smooth surfaces, which is related to the mineral’s crystal structure.

Silicate Minerals

Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and usually one or more additional elements, making up the largest and most important class of rock-forming minerals.

Silicon

A chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14, known for its semiconductor properties and widely used in electronics and computer chips.