The home health nurse visits a 74-year-old patient who lives alone and finds signs of possible visual impairment. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
a. Make adjustments in lifestyle.
b. Avoid travel.
c. Schedule an eye examination.
d. Accept visual impairment as part of aging.
ANS: C
Schedule an eye examination so that the need for interventions can be made.
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