The visually impaired person has entered the outpatient clinic with a guide dog. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. The nurse should quietly greet the dog and pat it.
b. The nurse should direct the patient and the dog to an area where the dog will not be distracted.
c. The nurse should take the harness from the patient and direct the dog and patient to a seat.
d. The nurse should not interact with the pa-tient and dog until the dog has led the pa-tient to a seat.
D
The dog should not be distracted while it is working. The dog will seat the patient if possible; if not, the nurse can ask how best the patient can be directed.
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