The nurse is caring for a blind patient. When the nurse enters the patient's room, which action is most appropriate?
a. Touch the patient before speaking to allow her to locate the nurse's position.
b. Speak to the patient by name when enter-ing the room to avoid startling her.
c. Speak to the patient only when at bedside to increase orientation.
d. Walk about in the room, carrying on con-versation.
B
Speaking to the person by name allows the patient to know someone has entered the room and will avoid startling the patient.
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