A patient has been blind for the past 10 years. He is hospitalized with congestive heart failure (CHF). In the care of a long-term blind individual, it is important to
a. speak loudly to get the patient's attention.
b. schedule a consultation with an occupational therapist to teach activities of daily living.
c. announce when you enter and leave the room.
d. initiate a referral to the Department of Health and Human Services.
C
The nurse should announce when entering or leaving the room, so that a blind person is not put in the position of talking to someone who is no longer there.
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