While Developing a Care Plan for a School-Age Child with a Visual

While developing a care plan for a school-age child with a visual impairment,the nurse knows that which of the following actions are important in working with this special needs child? Select all that apply.

A) Obtain a thorough assessment of the child's self-care abilities.
B) Orient the child to various sounds in the environment.
C) Mandate that the child's parents stay continuously with their child during hospitalization.
D) Allow the child to handle equipment as procedures are explained.
E) Encourage the child to use a dry erase board to write his needs.