An older adult has been diagnosed with presbyopi
a. To minimize the patient's risk for falls, the nurse suggests:
a. that the edges of steps be painted a con-trasting color.
b. the patient wear sunglasses when driving.
c. the patient wear a wide-brimmed hat when spending time outdoors.
d. hanging blinds over sunny windows.
A
If older individuals are experiencing presbyopia, a reduction in the eye's accommodation for changes in depth, such as when ascending or descending the stairs, instruction must be given for them to carefully watch door edges, curbs, and landing steps, which signal a change in height. Painting the edges of steps a contrasting color will make these depth changes more visible. The other suggestions are not related to this disorder.
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