A hospitalized patient with impaired vision must get a picture in his or her mind of the hospital room and its contents in order to mobilize independently and safely. What must the nurse monitor in the patients room?

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All articles and furniture must remain in the same positions throughout the patients hospitalization. This will reduce the patients risks for falls. Visual impairment does not necessarily indicate a need for a commode. Keeping slippers under the bed and keeping the bedside table clear are also appropriate, but preventing falls by maintaining the room arrangement is a priority.

A Hospitalized Patient with Impaired Vision Must Get a Picture