Question

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this visual impairment?

A) High blood pressure
B) Smoking history
C) Regular eye exams
D) Low cholesterol levels

Answer 1

Smoking history is a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Step-by-step explanation:

Smoking history should be identified as a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

AMD is the most common cause of blindness, and risk factors for this visual impairment include obesity, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use.

Therefore, the nurse should identify a smoking history as a risk factor for AMD.