A Nurse Is Teaching a Diabetic Education Class When One

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a diabetic education class when one of the patients asks, "What can I do to prevent going blind due to my diabetes?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"The risk of developing blindness is related to how long you've had diabetes, and how well your blood sugar and hypertension are controlled."
• B)"It is due to the small blood vessels in the eye becoming hardened and clogged and not being able to transport oxygen and nutrients to the retina."
• C)"This is only a problem with type 2 diabetes so you won't have this problem."
• D)"Laser photocoagulation surgery will treat any problems that develop and stop the progression of diabetic retinopathy."

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