A 77-year-old patient comes to the clinic and reports difficulty with driving at night. What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?
A) "It is nothing to worry about."
B) "It's just something that happens with aging."
C) "With aging, the pupils do not respond to light as quickly, so many people have difficulty driving at night."
D) "This can be serious and needs to be evaluated by the physician immediately."
C
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a. Right occiput anterior b. Left occiput anterior c. Right occiput transverse d. Left occiput posterior
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A) Organizing a volunteer opportunity B) Writing letters to a legislator regarding a specific piece of legislation C) Joining a professional organization D) Running for office in a professional organization