A client with macular degeneration would like to watch television. Where does the nurse place the television for best visualization of the screen?
a. As close to the client's face as possible
b. As far away as possible, with low lights
c. Directly in front of the client
d. On either side of the client
D
Macular degeneration decreases central vision but usually does not affect peripheral vision. Clients looking straight ahead can see people and objects off to the side. Therefore the television should be placed on either side of the client. The other options would not help the client with macular degeneration to see the screen.
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