Exam 19: Visual and Auditory Changes

An older male adult who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.The nurse should implement which one of the following to alleviate the stress this patient is experiencing from tinnitus?

Glaucoma is a major public health problem.It is estimated that 250,000 Canadians were living with glaucoma in 2009.Mr.Gonzalez, 70 years of age, has told the nurse that he is experiencing frequent headaches, poor vision in dimly lit areas, increased sensitivity to glare, "tired eyes," and some impaired peripheral vision, especially when he is driving.Which type of glaucoma is Mr.Gonzalez experiencing?

The etiology of glaucoma is variable and often unknown.Which type of glaucoma in the older person is the most urgent and requires medical attention?

The children of an older male adult feel that his vision may be impaired and they are worried about him driving a car.Which sign/behaviour has research shown to indicate that there may be vision problems in this patient?

Which disease creates pressure within the eye and potential optic nerve damage in the older person?

According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in older persons in Canada.The CNIB suggests that older persons can change several modifiable risk factors to reduce or prevent AMD.Which of the following demonstrates modification of a risk factor for AMD?

The nurse plans care for an older female resident of a nursing home who has experienced a sudden deterioration in visual acuity.Which intervention should the nurse complete first?

The most detrimental illness or condition that an older person with prelingual deafness can experience is which one of the following?

Which of the following factors may exacerbate tinnitus?

Management of glaucoma involves medications (oral or topical eye drops) to decrease intraocular pressure (IOP).Which of the following medications would be prescribed to the older person to control and reduce the IOP in acute angle-closure glaucoma?