An 85-year-old individual is seen at a clinic after a relative notices that the patient sits about 2 feet away from the television and is not interested in going out anymore. Which of these findings supports visual impairment?
a. The patient watches television.
b. The patient does not go out anymore.
c. The patient has not moved to a new home in 45 years.
d. The patient visits with a relative occasionally.
ANS: B
The patient does not go out anymore due to safety concerns and the reduced ability to see.
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