When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ____.
A. find a quiet area to talk
B. talk down to the patient
C. provide instruction sheets in large type
D. try to minimize background noise
E. use plenty of pictures
C. provide instruction sheets in large type
Patients with visual impairments may have trouble seeing small text and pictures. Obtain or make large-print instruction sheets to make them easier for the patient to read.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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