The nursing student is preparing to perform morning hygiene for a ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

The nursing student is preparing to perform morning hygiene for a resident of a long-term care facility who has significant vision impairment. Before beginning to wash the resident, the nursing student should:
 
  A) give the resident a chance to feel the cloths and towel that will be used.
  B) explain who she is and what she is going to do.
  C) clearly and loudly ask the resident if she would like a wash.
  D) assess the resident's orientation and cognition.

Question 2

The nursing student is caring for a client who left his eyeglasses at home. The client has hearing impairment and identified that he benefits from reading lips. The nursing student should:
 
  A) stand in front of a sunny window within several feet to the client while talking with the client.
  B) stand on the opposite side of the bed from the window several feet from the client while talking with the client.
  C) sit at the end of the bed in a chair against the wall while talking with the client.
  D) sit on the client's bed facing the client while talking.

[Bsand8]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
When working with a visually impaired person, it is important to explain any actions clearly and ensure the person knows one's identity and role. It is likely unnecessary to have the person feel about the towels and cloths. It is not necessary to perform cognitive assessments or to speak loudly.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Standing in front of the sunny window would make it difficult for the client to read the nursing student's lips. Sitting at the end of the bed in a chair would be too far away for the client to read the student's lips. It is not recommended to sit on a client's bed and it violates principles of personal space and infection control. By standing on the opposite side of the bed so the sunlight illuminates the student's face helps the client to read the lips and makes this the best choice.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Excellent

[bblaney]

Gracias!