An Elderly Man Has Serious Vision Problems and Is No

question 19

Multiple Choice

An elderly man has serious vision problems and is no longer allowed to obtain a driver's license.He has been very independent until this time.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this situation?

• A)Confusion,chronic
• B)Coping,ineffective
• C)Self-esteem,risk for situational low
• D)Grieving,dysfunctional

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Definitions:

Air Conduction

The process by which sound waves travel through the air in the external auditory canal to the eardrum and middle ear, facilitating hearing.

AC

Alternating Current, a type of electrical current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction.

Snail Shell

The hard, spiral external shell of a snail, serving as both protection and support.

Myringoscope

A medical device used to examine the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear.