The daughter of a home health patient is concerned about her 92-year-old father who continues to drive regularly. Which observations would indicate deteriorated driving skills? (Select all that apply.)
a. Paint scrapes on the mailbox at the curb
b. Friends calling him to get rides to the grocery store
c. Choosing not to drive at night because of night blindness
d. Difficulty turning his head
e. Carefully planning routes to avoid heavy traffic
ANS: A, D
Paint scrapes suggest depth perception difficulty, and inability to turn the head makes backing up and checking for cross traffic difficult.
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