The nurse is teaching older adults about maintaining health and wellness.Which recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching to maintain optimal vision?

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The nurse helps older adults preserve their vision by recommending sunglasses that block harmful ultraviolet rays.Although vitamin A intake is encouraged to promote visual health and to relieve dry eyes,50,000 units is a huge dose with the potential to cause liver damage; this dose is used to treat acne but only for limited periods.Reading in good light is usually easier for older adults; however,reading in poor light does not cause eye damage.An ophthalmologist should check the vision of an older adult every year.

The Nurse Is Teaching Older Adults About Maintaining Health and Wellness.Which