A visiting nurse completes an assessment of the ambulatory patient in the home and determines the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for injury related to decreased vision." Based on this assessment,the patient will benefit the most from which of the following actions?

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The nursing diagnosis of "risk for injury related to decreased vision" suggests that the patient is at risk for falls or other accidents due to their vision problems. The best action to address this risk would be to evaluate and potentially reposition furniture to minimize the risk of tripping or bumping into objects. Installing lighting may also be helpful, but it is not as effective as rearranging the environment. Maintaining complete bed rest or applying physical restraints are not appropriate actions for a patient at risk for injury related to decreased vision, as they can lead to other complications such as pressure ulcers or delirium.

A Visiting Nurse Completes an Assessment of the Ambulatory Patient