A nurse is caring for a patient who is visually impaired. Which ...

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

A nurse is caring for a patient who is visually impaired. Which technique should the nurse use to facilitate communication?
 
  a. Touch the patient before speaking.
  b. Identify self when entering the room.
  c. Quietly leave the room when finished.
  d. Keep the room dimly lit for calmness.

Question 2

When teaching a 15-year-old patient with diverticulitis about foods that should be avoided, a nurse takes the stage of growth and development into consideration. Which factor or variable did the nurse take into consideration?
 
  a. Cultural factor
  b. External variable
  c. Socioeconomic factor
  d. Internal variable

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Answer to Question 1

B
For a visually impaired patient, identify yourself when entering the room. The nurse should communicate verbally before touching the patient who is visually impaired. Notify the patient when leaving the room; do not quietly leave the room when finished as the patient will think you are still in the room. Ensure that lighting is adequate for the patient to see the speaker; do not keep it dimly lit.

Answer to Question 2

D
Internal variables include a person's stage of growth and development, intellectual background, emotional factors, and spiritual factors. External variables include family practices, socioeconomic factors, and cultural background.

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[wergv]

Great! Please up vote