The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment of an 82-Year-Old Patient's

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an assessment of an 82-year-old patient's eyes. Which patient statements should the nurse expect based on the patient's age?

• A) "I've been having some drainage from the inside corner of my eye."
• B) "My eyes feel so dry most of the time."
• C) "I have almost fallen several times at home going down our basement stairs."
• D) "I have this white circle around the color of my eyes."
• E) "I have a hard time driving at night."

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Definitions:

Depressed

A mood disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Detached

Referring to a state of emotional disengagement or separation from surroundings or feelings.

Autonomic Arousal

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Dissociative Identity Disorders

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