A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid rush hour traffic.
b. Buy and drive a very large heavy car.
c. Do not converse with any passengers.
d. Drive more slowly.
e. Drive only during daylight.
f.
Leave the radio turned off.
ANS: A, C, E, F
Some interventions older adults could implement are limiting their driving to daylight hours, planning their trips to avoid rush hour, not listening to the radio, and avoiding talking with passengers. Purchasing a large, heavy car and driving more slowly are not appropriate actions to assist an elderly person with driving.
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