An 88-year-old client is being seen in the clinic by the primary care provider who tells the client that it is no longer safe for the client to drive at night due to the development of night blindness
Which of the following statements by the client prompts the nurse to plan a family care conference for the client? 1. "I will limit my driving to daytime hours.".
2. "I expected this to happen, but not right now.".
3. "I guess I'll get help when I need to go out at night.".
4. "In the summer, I will be able to drive longer.".
2. "I expected this to happen, but not right now.".
Rationale:
The client is not being realistic by stating that this was not expected now. The nurse realizes that he may continue to drive or may become depressed. A family conference could help assist the client to make safe plans for going out at night. Limiting driving to daytime hours, planning for help to go out at night, and anticipating more hours of daytime in the summer demonstrate acceptance and compliance by the client.
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