The nurse is about to educate a client on the side effects of a newly prescribed medication. The client is both hearing and vision impaired. The nurse's initial intervention is to:
1. Be sure that the client has glasses on and functioning hearing aids during the discussion.
2. Provide a written explanation to supplement the nurse?client discussion.
3. Ask that a client's family member be present during the educational session.
4. Arrange for the client's room to be well lighted and quiet during the teaching session.
Be sure that the client has glasses on and functioning hearing aids during the discussion.
Rationale: In order for the client to be best prepared to respond to the instructions, the sensory deficiencies must be first addressed; being sure the assistive devices are working and properly in place is the initial intervention. While providing written material, having a family member present, and assuring that the room is well lighted and quiet are all appropriate interventions, they will not be as effective if the client's hearing and visual deficiencies are not first addressed.
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