The daughter of a home health patient is concerned about her 92-year-old father who continues to drive regularly. Which observations would indicate deteriorated driving skills? (Select all that apply.)

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Paint scrapes on the mailbox at the curb could indicate that the patient is having difficulty judging the distance between the car and the mailbox, which could also extend to other objects on the road. Difficulty turning his head could suggest limited neck mobility, which can impair the patient's ability to check blind spots and scan surroundings, especially when changing lanes or turning. Friends calling him to get rides to the grocery store may not necessarily indicate deteriorated driving skills, as it could suggest that the patient is a reliable driver for their peers. Choosing not to drive at night because of night blindness could be an indicator of self-awareness about the patient's limitations and a proactive measure to avoid accidents. Carefully planning routes to avoid heavy traffic could suggest an adaptive strategy to optimize driving conditions, rather than indicating deteriorated driving skills.

The Daughter of a Home Health Patient Is Concerned About