The nurse has just completed a care plan on a visually impaired client. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this client?
a. Stand away from the client when communicating to not obstruct the view of the immediate environment.
b. Provide the client with reading material that has all capital letters.
c. Verbally explain all written information while discouraging the client from asking questions.
d. Ensure the client's room has bright lighting with no glare.
ANS: D
Adaptive strategies for vision loss include providing bright lighting with no glare, having the nurse stand in front of the client, and considering the font and letter size for readability when using written materials. Upper and lower case letters rather than all capitals should be used. Solid paper with sharp, contrasting writing and a lot of white space should also be used. Adaptive strategies for vision loss also include verbally explaining all written information while allowing time for the client to ask questions.
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