Genetic Testing Reveals That a Client Has Alteration of CFH

question 14

Multiple Choice

Genetic testing reveals that a client has alteration of CFH and ARMS2 genes,which increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) .Which health teaching should the nurse provide?

• A)"You should make every effort to maintain a normal body weight."
• B)"You should arrange your work and living quarters so that dimming vision will not be a safety issue."
• C)"You should not smoke cigarettes."
• D)"Your diet should be low in fat."
• E)"You should take precautions to keep your stress level low."

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