Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a 50-year-old female client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A - You should have a complete eye examination every 2 years until the age of 64.
Rationale: Regular eye exams help detect common eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts early, especially as people age. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends eye exams every 2 years for adults aged 40-64. This statement is important for the client's eye health maintenance.
Summary of other choices:
B: Incorrect - Hearing screenings are typically recommended annually for adults over 50, not every 5 years.
C: Incorrect - Stool tests for blood are usually done every year, not every other year until the age of 74, to screen for colorectal cancer.
D: Incorrect - Fasting blood glucose levels should be checked more frequently, at least every 3 years, for early detection of diabetes.
Rationale: Regular eye exams help detect common eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts early, especially as people age. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends eye exams every 2 years for adults aged 40-64. This statement is important for the client's eye health maintenance.
Summary of other choices:
B: Incorrect - Hearing screenings are typically recommended annually for adults over 50, not every 5 years.
C: Incorrect - Stool tests for blood are usually done every year, not every other year until the age of 74, to screen for colorectal cancer.
D: Incorrect - Fasting blood glucose levels should be checked more frequently, at least every 3 years, for early detection of diabetes.