The children of an older man believe he is too old to drive a car. Which assessment information about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fitness to drive a car safely? (Select all that apply.)

Question

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 partner's bridge group
f. Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment

Answer 1

A, B, C, D
Tripping on curbs can potentially indicate a vision impairment, but it can also be caused by other problems. Getting lost frequently can potentially indicate a vision impairment, but it can also be caused by other problems. Bruising from bumping into objects can potentially indicate a vision impairment, but it can also be caused by other problems. Reading in a well-lit sunroom exclu-sively can potentially indicate vision impairment, especially if the patient requires additional lighting for reading. Socializing with a bridge group is likely to indicate adequate visual acuity for reading the cards and keeping score. Gourmet cooking is likely to indicate adequate visual acuity to measure and prepare food.