[Solved]: Mrs. Rodriguez has been told by her optometrist that sh

Mrs. Rodriguez has been told by her optometrist that she needs to see an ophthalmologist to discuss cataract surgery. Mrs. Rodriguez is 80 years old and has been living in an assisted-living environment for the past 4 years. She seems alert and is trying to listen carefully to the instructions but does not comprehend all of them and is becoming frustrated. Dr. Jones asks if Mrs. Rodriguez has a family member who can drive her on the day of surgery and take her home. They also ask if someone will be with her for the first 24 hours after surgery and who can also drive her to a follow-up appointment the day after surgery. Dr. Jones provides printed information explaining the procedure and what to expect after the surgery. Stop and Consider 6.4 How might Mrs. Rodriguez’s stress differ from a younger adult? Identify important therapeutic considerations when dealing with older adults.