A nurse is caring for a visually impaired 10-year-old child. The nursing intervention with the highest priority for this child during the admission process would be:
A)Explaining playroom policies.
B)Orienting the child to where furniture is placed in the room.
C)Taking the child on a tour of the unit.
D)Letting the child touch equipment that will be used during the hospitalization.

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Orienting the child to where furniture is placed in the room is the highest priority nursing intervention as the child's safety is a concern. The child needs to be able to navigate around the room and avoid tripping over furniture or other objects. While explaining playroom policies, taking the child on a tour of the unit, and letting the child touch equipment are all important aspects of admitting a visually impaired child, they are of secondary priority compared to ensuring the child's safety within their immediate environment.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Visually Impaired 10-Year-Old Child