Answer to Question 1
ANS: 3
To assist the client who is legally blind, the nurse should warn the client when approaching doorways or narrow spaces, including upcoming curbs or stairs. To assist the client who is legally blind, the nurse should walk one-half step ahead and slightly to the side of the visually impaired person. The client can place his or her hand on the nurse's forearm. Often sensorially impaired clients can help themselves, and it is essential that they do so for self-esteem. The client who is able should be encouraged to ambulate.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: 3
For the client with aphasia, the nurse can communicate using a picture chart or communication board for the client's responses. The nurse should not speak loudly and slowly to the client with expressive aphasia. The client is able to understand; this may seem patronizing to the client. The nurse should not speak to the client on the unaffected side, as this will not improve communica-tion. Using hand gestures to convey information to the client may be helpful for the client with receptive aphasia, not expressive aphasia.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
A Test for the Blind Spot
Example of a patient statement.
Example of Reconciling a Bank Statement Cont.
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Client is positioned