An 80-year-old patient with visual and hearing deficits is admitted for hip replacement surgery.The patient has begun to show mild confusion and has become resistant to care and treatment.To minimize this problem,the nurse initially edits the patient's care plan to include:

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Older adults have a decreased ability to negotiate within and adapt to an unfamiliar environment,which can be initially minimized by the use of hearing aids and eyeglasses,for example.The other actions may be appropriate,but until the sensory deficit is corrected,the patient will most likely remain confused.

An 80-Year-Old Patient with Visual and Hearing Deficits Is Admitted