Educating the Client The nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with type…

Educating the Client The nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client asks about the importance of an annual eye exam. What response by the nurse is best? “Only people with type 1 diabetes need annual eye exams.” “Eye exams are only necessary if you start having vision problems.” “You need to have your eyes checked yearly to prevent cataracts.” “Annual eye exams are important to detect diabetic retinopathy early, before vision problems occur.”