A patient with homonymous hemianopsia resulting from a stroke has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to hemianopsia.What is an appropriate nursing intervention that will help the patient learn to compensate for the deficit during the rehabilitation period?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Placing objects on the affected side encourages the patient to turn their head and look towards that side, helping them to compensate for the visual field loss by using their remaining vision more effectively. This can improve their ability to navigate their environment and perform daily activities safely.

A Patient with Homonymous Hemianopsia Resulting from a Stroke Has