When Planning Home Management for a Patient Who Recently Lost

question 21

Multiple Choice

When planning home management for a patient who recently lost vision after eye trauma, what question would be most appropriate to evaluate the emotional status of the patient?

• A)"Do you feel depressed about your vision loss?"
• B)"Tell me how your change in vision has affected how you feel about yourself."
• C)"Have you made arrangements for someone to help you around the house?"
• D)"A lot of people do very well with little help once they get home."

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