An older adult client is informed that it is no longer safe for the client to drive at night due to the development of night blindness.Which client statement prompts the nurse to plan a family care conference for the client?

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A) The client is not being realistic by stating that he still sees okay at night. The nurse realizes that he may continue to drive or may become depressed. A family conference could help assist the client to make safe plans for going out at night. Limiting driving to daytime hours, planning for help to go out at night, and anticipating more hours of daytime in the summer demonstrate acceptance and compliance by the client.
B) The client is not being realistic by stating that he still sees okay at night. The nurse realizes that he may continue to drive or may become depressed. A family conference could help assist the client to make safe plans for going out at night. Limiting driving to daytime hours, planning for help to go out at night, and anticipating more hours of daytime in the summer demonstrate acceptance and compliance by the client.
C) The client is not being realistic by stating that he still sees okay at night. The nurse realizes that he may continue to drive or may become depressed. A family conference could help assist the client to make safe plans for going out at night. Limiting driving to daytime hours, planning for help to go out at night, and anticipating more hours of daytime in the summer demonstrate acceptance and compliance by the client.
D) The client is not being realistic by stating that he still sees okay at night. The nurse realizes that he may continue to drive or may become depressed. A family conference could help assist the client to make safe plans for going out at night. Limiting driving to daytime hours, planning for help to go out at night, and anticipating more hours of daytime in the summer demonstrate acceptance and compliance by the client.

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