When the newly blind male home health patient asks the nurse how he might get assistance, who might the nurse suggest he contact?
a. American Red Cross
b. American Foundation for the Blind for a list of agencies
c. Local hospital social worker
d. The public health department
ANS: B
The American Foundation for the Blind has lists of agencies to assist and educate the visually impaired patient.
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