A client with a nursing diagnosis of "disturbed sensory perception" needs specific assistance with preparing the home by:
A. Cleaning the stove top
B. Putting a shower chair in the bathroom
C. Installing adequate lighting in all the living areas
D. Placing emergency numbers close to the telephone
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C. Adequate lighting helps persons to see any barriers or uneven walking surfaces. This is particularly critical for the client with sensory/perceptual alterations.
A. Sensory/perceptual alterations would not generally mean the client could not keep stove top and oven clean and grease free. Grease is highly flammable.
B. Shower stool allows client to sit while showering. This is a consideration related to physical weakness, not sensory/perceptual alterations.
D. Emergency numbers near the phone are a concern for all home care clients.
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