What Should the Nurse Do When Assisting a Blind Person

question 36

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when assisting a blind person to walk in an unfamiliar hospital environment? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Discourage the use of the cane.
• B) Advise the patient to walk quickly.
• C) Describe the surroundings.
• D) Encourage the patient to ask for verbal cues.
• E) Place patient hand on nurse's shoulder or elbow.

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