The nurse is preparing to administer oral medications to a client with visual impairment. The nurse should approach the client:
a. by loudly calling the client's name to ensure being heard.
b. by approaching the client very quietly to prevent startling the individual.
c. by not speaking until being directly in front of the client.
d. by announcing oneself in a normal tone while entering the client's room.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: This action probably would startle the client, especially one who is visually or hearing impaired.
C Incorrect: This action probably would startle the client, especially one who is visually or hearing impaired.
D Correct: The client is visually impaired not hearing impaired. The nurse should announce oneself while entering the client's room.
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