The home health nurse visits a 74-year-old patient who lives alone and finds signs of possible visual impairment. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?

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The nurse should recommend scheduling an eye examination to determine the extent and cause of visual impairment. This may lead to treatment options or adaptations that can improve the patient's daily activities and safety. Adjustments in lifestyle may be necessary, but should not be the only recommendation without a proper evaluation. Avoiding travel or accepting visual impairment as part of aging are not appropriate actions without proper evaluation and intervention.

The Home Health Nurse Visits a 74-Year-Old Patient Who Lives