When Assisting a Patient with a Severe Visual Impairment Who

question 25

Multiple Choice

When assisting a patient with a severe visual impairment who wishes to feed himself, the nurse could best facilitate the patient's eating by:

• A) placing the plate on his lap.
• B) seating the patient in a chair and placing over-the-bed table appropriately.
• C) orienting the patient to the position of foods on the plate using a clock face description.
• D) placing each food in a separate container or bowl.

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