Sensory/Perceptual Alterations
Question
A practical nurse assists a client with reduced vision in a familiar room. For each action, indicate whether it supports safe navigation.
| Row | Supports safety | Does not support safety |
|---|---|---|
| Remove a loose rug from the route to the bathroom. | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Move personal items to new locations without telling the client. | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| Tell the client where the call light is before leaving. | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Leave a bag on the floor in the route to the door. | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Remove a loose rug from the route to the bathroom.: Supports safety · Move personal items to new locations without telling the client.: Does not support safety · Tell the client where the call light is before leaving.: Supports safety · Leave a bag on the floor in the route to the door.: Does not support safety
Rationale
A clear route and stable placement make a room easier to negotiate. The nurse can also help the client locate essential items before leaving.
Sources
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- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 9: Promote Independence Through Rehabilitation/Restorative Care
- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 17 Enteral Tube Management
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