Asked by Abdullah Azmi Elayyan on Jun 21, 2024
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The home health nurse is caring for a patient with tactile and visual deficits. The nurse is concerned about injury related to inability to feel harmful stimuli and teaches the patient safety strategies to maintain independence. Which action by the patient indicates successful learning?
A) Asks the nurse to test the temperature of the water before entering the bath.
B) Places colored stickers on faucet handles to indicate temperature.
C) Replaces all lace-up shoes with Velcro straps for ease.
D) Uses a heating pad on a low setting to keep warm.
Tactile Deficits
A condition where an individual has a reduced ability to perceive or respond to stimuli through the sense of touch.
Visual Deficits
Impairments in vision that affect the ability to see normally, ranging from partial to complete vision loss.
Harmful Stimuli
External or internal factors that can cause damage or adverse reactions in the body or mind.
- Recognize and manage potential safety hazards for patients with sensory impairments.
Verified Answer
YS
Yessie SifuentesJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
If a patient with tactile deficits also has a visual impairment, it is important to be sure that water faucets are clearly marked "hot" and "cold," or use color codes (i.e., red for hot and blue for cold). Discourage the use of heating pads in this population. Asking the nurse to test the water does not promote independence, although it does promote safety. Velcro is easier for a patient with a tactile deficit to manipulate and promotes self-care but not safety.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and manage potential safety hazards for patients with sensory impairments.