A patient has been blind for the past 10 years. He is hospitalized with congestive heart failure (CHF) . In the care of a long-term blind individual, it is important to
A) speak loudly to get the patient's attention.
B) schedule a consultation with an occupational therapist to teach activities of daily living.
C) announce when you enter and leave the room.
D) initiate a referral to the Department of Health and Human Services.
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