The patient was working in the kitchen and was splashed in the face with a caustic cleaning agent. His eyes were affected, and he was brought to the hospital for treatment. After cleansing and evaluation, his eyes were bandaged
How should the nurse assist this patient to eat during this temporary visual loss? a. Feed the patient his meal.
b. Allow the patient to experiment with foods.
c. Orient the patient to the location of the foods on the plate.
d. Encourage the family to feed the patient his meal.
C
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A The patient should be allowed to feed himself to maintain self-esteem.
B Allowing the patient to experiment with foods does not assist the patient in performing self-care.
C A meal tray can be set up as a clock. The visually impaired patient can easily become oriented to the items after the nurse or family member explains each item's location. This enables the patient to perform self-care (feeding), which is essential for self-esteem.
D The patient should be allowed to feed himself to maintain self-esteem.
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