An older person is reading a large-print magazine and states that reading is difficult for her in the evening.Which following intervention should the nurse implement?
A)Put a high-intensity lamp at the head of her bed.
B)Explain to her that the grey-yellow ring around her cornea, arcus senilis, is interfering with visual acuity.
C)Put more powerful tubes in the fluorescent room lights.
D)Examine her retinas for signs of damage.

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By putting a high-intensity lamp at the head of the bed, the nurse can improve lighting conditions for reading and reduce difficulty in reading. However, this intervention should be implemented after assessing the patient's potential for glare and the need for other adjustments like magnifiers. B, C, and D are not relevant or effective in addressing the patient's difficulty in reading at night.

An Older Person Is Reading a Large-Print Magazine and States