A client with blindness resulting from diabetic retinopathy is being cared by a family member. When developing a plan of care for this client, the highest priority in this situation would be an assessment to determine if a referral is needed for:
1. Respite services.
2. A low-vision rehabilitation specialist.
3. Assistive devices.
4. Housekeeping assistance.
Respite services.
Rationale: An individual who is the sole caregiver may need respite services if he or she is the only support system for the family. It is difficult for a single individual to be a sole caregiver, and the individual would likely need some type of respite service. A client who is blind would probably not benefit from a referral to a low-vision specialist. Assistive devices and housekeeping assistance may be necessary, but assessment for the need for respite services would be a higher priority.
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