A client with advanced macular degeneration is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a UTI. Which nursing intervention BEST supports the client’s safety and independence during hospitalization?
Encourage the client to use the call bell whenever assistance is required.
Promote independent ambulation while providing occasional verbal reminders for safety.
Verbally describe the room layout to the client and ensure personal belongings are within easy reach.
Escort the client to the restroom periodically to reduce the risk of falls.
The correct answer is to verbally describe the room layout to the client and ensure personal belongings are within easy reach. This addresses the client’s specific visual impairment by helping them orient to the environment, reducing the risk of falls and ensuring a sense of autonomy. Other interventions, like simply reminding the client to use the call bell or focusing on intermittent physical assistance, may not fully address the client’s need for environmental orientation and independence. Encouraging independent ambulation without proper support could increase the risk of injury.
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