When implemented, what nursing intervention would be of most benefit when feeding a client with a visual impairment?
1. Encourage client to eat with others to promote social interaction.
2. Utilize the analogy of a clock face to help locate specific foods on the plate.
3. Utilize plates with decorative patterns to aid in making the feeding experience more
pleasurable.
4. Assist the client as much as possible to avoid frustration.
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Rationale: Use the clock analogy to orient the person to the location of food on the plate: "Your green beans are at 4 o'clock and your baked fish is at 6 o'clock.". Social interaction is important when working with elderly clients, but oftentimes too many distractions may hinder the feeding process. There are many degrees of blindness; allow as much independence as possible.
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