A patient with severe diabetic retinopathy is nearly blind despite years of various treatments. Which patient statements would the nurse evaluate as indicating this patient is coping with the disability?. Select all that apply.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statements A, B, and D indicate that the patient is adapting to their disability by finding ways to participate in social activities, modifying their environment to maintain independence, and engaging with family in a meaningful way. These are signs of coping and adjusting to life with a significant visual impairment.

A Patient with Severe Diabetic Retinopathy Is Nearly Blind Despite