The nurse is caring for a client in the early stage of macular degeneration. What dietary changes should the nurse recommend to slow the progression of the disease?

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A)A diet high in antioxidants-such as fish; green, leafy vegetables; copper; and zinc-has been shown to slow the progression of macular degeneration in its early to intermediate stage when it is nonexudative. Neither low- nor high-fat diets slow the progression of macular degeneration.
B)A diet high in antioxidants-such as fish; green, leafy vegetables; copper; and zinc-has been shown to slow the progression of macular degeneration in its early to intermediate stage when it is nonexudative. Neither low- nor high-fat diets slow the progression of macular degeneration.
C)A diet high in antioxidants-such as fish; green, leafy vegetables; copper; and zinc-has been shown to slow the progression of macular degeneration in its early to intermediate stage when it is nonexudative. Neither low- nor high-fat diets slow the progression of macular degeneration.
D)A diet high in antioxidants-such as fish; green, leafy vegetables; copper; and zinc-has been shown to slow the progression of macular degeneration in its early to intermediate stage when it is nonexudative. Neither low- nor high-fat diets slow the progression of macular degeneration.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the Early