The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with visual alterations. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should make sure the passageways are wide."
b. "I should remove all the throw rugs."
c. "I should keep the lights dim."
d. "I can use a cane to feel for objects in front of me."
ANS: C
Bright lighting in hallways and stairways prevents falls by the patient who has limited vision. Furniture is placed to allow wide passageways. Throw rugs, which are a tripping hazard, are removed. If vision is severely limited, use of a cane or walking stick held slightly in front helps the patient feel objects in his/her path.
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