A nurse is caring for an eighty-year-old client who is visually impaired. The nurse would take which of the following actions to reduce sensory deprivation?
A)Use of night light
B)Close the curtains on the windows
C)Open the curtains during daytime
D)Keep the overhead light on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Closing the curtains or blinds on windows can improve vision for the elderly and reduce glare. Controlled lighting can help the client see better in the hospital. The other options are not appropriate for this client.

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