During discharge teaching the nurse realizes that the patient is not able to read medication bottles accurately and has not been taking her medications consistently at home. How should the nurse intervene most appropriately in this situation?

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Managing low vision involves magnification and image enhancement through the use of low-vision aids and strategies and referrals to social services and community agencies serving those with visual impairment. Community agencies offer services to patients with low vision, which include training in independent living skills and a variety of assistive devices for vision enhancement, orientation, and mobility, preventing patients from needing to enter a nursing facility. A rehabilitation facility is generally not needed by the patients to learn to use the assistive devices or to gain a greater degree of
independence. Surgical options may or may not be available to the patient.

During Discharge Teaching the Nurse Realizes That the Patient Is