A client with moderate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) asks the nurse about vitamins being advertised for this condition. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Certain vitamins seem to delay vision loss in people with macular degeneration."
B) "There are no herbs or supplements that can help this condition."
C) "There are no research studies that back up those claims."
D) "Yes, mega-doses of vitamin B-12 have shown promise in several research studies."

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The client with age-related macular degeneration is threatened with the loss of central vision. Some research findings do show that high-dose antioxidant vitamins (C, E, beta-carotene, and zinc) may delay progression of AMD and vision loss.

A Client with Moderate Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Asks the Nurse