A nurse is caring for an older adult client with a visual impairment who reports difficulty moving around their room safely. What is the best nursing intervention to promote the client’s safety and independence?
Remove unnecessary items from the client’s room to create a clear and organized space.
Suggest the client carry a flashlight to help locate obstacles in their environment.
Recommend frequent assistance from others to reduce the risk of accidents.
Encourage the client to move more cautiously and rely on their memory of the room layout.
The correct answer focuses on creating a safer environment by removing clutter or unnecessary items, which greatly reduces the risk of tripping or falling. Clients with visual impairments benefit from an organized and predictable environment to navigate safely. Suggesting slower movement and reliance on layout memory may increase hesitation or errors, and frequent reliance on others limits independence. Tools like flashlights can be helpful in some scenarios but may not be practical for continual indoor use or during daily tasks.
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