A nurse is establishing a relationship with the patient who is visually impaired. Which is the most appropriate method to teach the patient how to contact the nurse for assistance?
a. Place a raised Braille sticker on the call button, and instruct the patient to press for assistance.
b. Instruct the patient to yell at the top of his lungs to get the attention of the staff.
c. Explain to the patient that a staff person will stop by once an hour to see if the patient needs anything.
d. Share cell phone numbers with the patient so he can call the nurse if he needs her.
ANS: A
The nurse should devise a plan of care that is accommodating of the patient's visual deficit. Placing a sticker on the call light allows the patient to page the nurse for assistance as needed. Yelling at the top of the lungs is stressful for the patient and for surrounding patients. Making hourly rounds is not sufficient; the nurse needs to ensure that the patient can get in touch with her at any time. Sharing personal phone numbers with the patient is inappropriate.
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