The nurse notices her 50-year-old patient is holding the lunch menu at arm's length while trying to read the choices. The nurse knows this is an indication of which condition?

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The patient demonstrates presbyopia by holding reading materials at a distance or by being unable to read normal-sized or small print. Retinopathy is damage to the retina and occurs in diabetics. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. Macular degeneration is a chronic condition that causes loss of vision in the center of your field of vision.

The Nurse Notices Her 50-Year-Old Patient Is Holding the Lunch