When Assessing a 75-Year-Old Patient, Which Statement Would Require Immediate

question 1

Multiple Choice

When assessing a 75-year-old patient, which statement would require immediate action by the nurse?

• A)floaters being present at times
• B)additional light and reading glasses being needed more often
• C)the development of a white circle around the iris
• D)frequent falls from tripping over items in the floor

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