The children of an older male adult feel he is too old to drive a car. Which assessment in-formation about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fit-ness to drive a car safely? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Increased rate of tripping on curbs
b. Increased frequency of getting lost
c. Multiple bruises on lower extremities
d. Restricts reading to a well-lit sunroom
e. Socializes with a partners bridge group
f. Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment
A, B, C, D
a. Correct. Tripping on curbs can potentially indicate a vision impairment but can also be caused by other problems.
b. Correct. Getting lost frequently can potentially indicate a vision impairment but can also be caused by other problems.
c. Correct. Bruising from bumping into objects can potentially indicate vision impairment but can also be caused by other problems.
d. Correct. Reading in a well-lit sunroom exclusively can potentially indicate vision impair-ment, especially if the patient requires additional lighting for reading.
e. Incorrect. Socializing with a bridge group is likely to indicate adequate visual acuity for reading the cards and keeping score.
f. Incorrect. Gourmet cooking is likely to indicate adequate visual acuity to measure and prepare food.
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