Which of the following older adults with chronic conditions is most likely to have the greatest care needs?
A) An 80-year-old woman with varicose veins who has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
B) A 74-year-old man with macular degeneration and type 1 diabetes.
C) A 77-year-old man who has long-standing hypertension and is displaying early signs of chronic renal failure.
D) An 84-year-old woman who lives with severe hearing loss and recurrent hemorrhoids.
B
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Visual impairment is likely to impact significantly the ability to monitor blood glucose levels and administer insulin. These challenges likely supersede those of the other older adults in answers A, C, and D.
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