A nurse is caring for a visually impaired school-age child. Which is the priority nursing intervention during the admission process to the hospital?
1. Explaining playroom policies
2. Orienting the child to where furniture is placed in the room
3. Taking the child on a tour of the unit
4. Letting the child touch equipment that will be used during the child's hospitalization
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Explanation:
1. Playroom policies can be covered at a later time
2. The priority intervention is to orient the child to furniture placement in the room. This is priority because it addresses basic safety for a visually impaired client.
3. Tours of the unit can be done at a later time.
4. Handling equipment that will be used during the child's hospitalization can be covered at a later time.
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