While conducting a home visit the nurse learns that the older patient has developed cataracts. Which statement should the nurse make about this patient's ability to drive?
A) "You might want to consider planning to avoid nighttime driving.".
B) "This is likely a good time for you to consider giving up your license.".
C) "The myth of older drivers being more dangerous is exactly that: a myth.".
D) "It's probably best to consider asking your children to drive you around from now on.".
A
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While older adults do get have more driving accidents than younger adults, it is unknown if the patient should cease driving altogether. Restricting driving to daylight hours is a prudent measure that can still afford a degree of mobility and independence for the patient. The nurse should not discuss if older drivers being more dangerous is or is not a myth. It is unknown if the patient has children who are available to drive for the patient.
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