The home health nurse is visiting an older adult who reports nocturia. Which night-light bulb color should the nurse suggest to increase safety and enable the patient to see better at night?
a. Red
b. White
c. Yellow
d. Orange
ANS: A
A. Night vision can be enhanced with the use of a red night-light, because red lighting is more easily detected by the cones and rods in the older patient's eye. B. C. D. White, yellow, or orange light bulbs in night-lights will not help the older patient improve night vision.
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A) True B) False
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