A Client with Moderate Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Asks the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client with moderate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) asks the nurse about vitamins being advertised for this condition. Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Certain vitamins seem to delay vision loss in people with macular degeneration."
• B) "There are no herbs or supplements that can help this condition."
• C) "There are no research studies that back up those claims."
• D) "Yes, mega-doses of vitamin B-12 have shown promise in several research studies."

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