The home health nurse is caring for a patient with a tactile deficit;the nurse is concerned about injury related to inability to feel harmful stimuli.The nurse determines that the patient is able to care for himself safely when the patient demonstrates which action?

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By placing colour-coded stickers and other reminders about dangerous stimuli,the patient is able to safely keep up hygiene.Asking the nurse to test the water does not promote independence,although it does promote safety.Zipper and Velcro clothing is easier for a patient with a tactile deficit to wear,and shower caps allow the patient to stay well-groomed with minimal effort,but neither promotes safety.Leaving the lids off of medications can be dangerous,as can placing all medications out at once.It may be difficult for the patient to sort through mixed medications and select the correct types and numbers of pills.

The Home Health Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Tactile