The nurse has completed the assessment on a newly admitted patient.Which findings would be associated with the development of cataracts? (Select all that apply.)

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A cataract is opacity of the lens that produces an effect similar to one a person would get when looking through a sheet of falling water.Cataracts cause a blurring of vision because the lens,which is normally transparent,becomes cloudy and opaque.Most often cataracts occur as a result of aging and are found in people over age 50.Traumatic cataracts may occur from a physical blow,extreme heat,or chemical toxins.Cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing cataracts.Heavy drinking also is implicated.Chronic use of corticosteroids predisposes to the development of cataracts.

The Nurse Has Completed the Assessment on a Newly Admitted