A nurse is conducting wellness seminars in the community. One health promotion activity the nurse could advise the audience to reduce the chances of developing cataracts is to
A) drink plenty of water.
B) limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
C) take a lot of vitamins A and E.
D) wear sunglasses when outside.

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The single most important risk factor for developing cataracts is the cumulative exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Wearing sunglasses that block both UV-A and UV-B will help reduce exposure to this risk factor.

A Nurse Is Conducting Wellness Seminars in the Community