An Older Man with Myasthenia Gravis Lives with His Wife

question 10

Multiple Choice

An older man with myasthenia gravis lives with his wife.Which patient characteristics should the nurse use to identify areas for nursing care in the disability assessment of this man?

• A) Successfully manages his finances.
• B) Lives in an adults-only community.
• C) Walks around the house for exercise.
• D) Health care is provided through Medicare.
• E) Has a history of peptic ulcer disease.
• F)Wife is in good health but has poor eyesight.

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