A home care nurse is conducting a home assessment. The nurse is looking for the presence of sensory alterations. Factors to assess include if any changes have occurred in which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Activities of ADLs
b. Health promotion
c. Has person had visitors
d. Is person wearing hearing aids and glasses
e. Ability to follow a conversation
A, B, C, D, E
When assessing for sensory alterations, home care nurses need to assess sensory status, self-care management, and health promotion activities, as well as lifestyle and socialization.
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