Refer to the case scenario to answer the question:  Janet Ba…

Refer to the case scenario to answer the question:  Janet Barber is a 72-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility.  She has a history of left-hemiplegia secondary to stroke, hypertension, and insulin dependent diabetes.  Mrs. Barber’s history also notes macular degeneration and presbycusis.  In the weekly team meeting, it is reported that Mrs. Barber is generally animated and engaged with her family when they are present, and actively participates in facility activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, and music events.  Which of the following is true of macular degeneration?

Refer to the case scenario to answer the question:  Janet Ba…

Refer to the case scenario to answer the question:  Janet Barber is a 72-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility.  She has a history of left-hemiplegia secondary to stroke, hypertension, and insulin dependent diabetes.  Mrs. Barber’s history also notes macular degeneration and presbycusis.  In the weekly team meeting, it is reported that Mrs. Barber is generally animated and engaged with her family when they are present, and actively participates in facility activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, and music events.  Mrs. Barber’s family member asks the nurse, “What is presbycusis?”  Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct?