A nurse is establishing a relationship with the patient who is severely visually impaired and is teaching the patient how to contact the nurse for assistance. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Place a raised Braille sticker on the call button.
b. Explain to the patient that a staff person will stop by once an hour to see if the patient needs anything.
c. Instruct the patient to tell a family member to get the attention of the staff.
d. Color code the call light system.
ANS: A
The nurse should devise a plan of care that is accommodating of the patient's visual deficit. Placing a sticker on the call light allows the patient to page the nurse for assistance as needed. Using family members is not the best option. Making hourly rounds is not sufficient; the nurse needs to ensure that the patient can get in touch at any time. Color coding the call light will not help a severely visually impaired patient.
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