A nurse is admitting a school-age child with a visual impairment to the hospital. To effectively communicate the nurse should plan which interventions? Select all that apply
a. Orient the child to his or her surroundings.
b. Enter quietly and touch the child before speaking.
c. Put the nurse call bell close to the parent.
d. Allow the child to handle equipment.
e. Explain sounds the child may hear frequently.
A, D, E
For a child with a visual impairment, to improve communication the nurse should orient the child to the surroundings, allow the child to handle equipment as the procedure is explained, and explain sounds the child may frequently hear. The nurse should identify herself when entering the room, and tell the child when departing so touching the child before speaking is not accurate. The call bell should be kept in the same place and within the child's reach, not with the parent as the parent may leave for a break or be sleeping when the child needs something.
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