The nurse caring for clients in a long-term nursing home assesses the clients for sensory deficits. Which is a nursing care measure for this population?
A) Teach clients to clean their eyeglasses with a tissue or paper towel.
B) Double the illumination for each added 13 years of age beyond 40.
C) Do not keep a night light in the bathroom to stimulate the use of night vision.
D) Tell the client not to let people know if speech is not heard.

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As individuals age, their eyes require more light to see clearly. Doubling the illumination for every 13 years beyond the age of 40 is a guideline that helps compensate for the decreased sensitivity of the aging eye, ensuring safer and more comfortable environments for older adults.

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