Question

which of the following health care considerations would be the most effective when working with patients who have a change in vision?
○ a instruct the patient to stand up slowly
○ b. face the patient when speaking
○ c. write down the location of the patients favorite belongings
○ d. identify yourself when approaching or entering the patients room

Explanation:

For patients with altered mental status (change in memory/cognition), identifying yourself when approaching or entering the room (option d) helps orient them, reducing confusion and anxiety. Instructing to sit up slowly (a) relates to orthostatic hypotension, not memory changes. Facing when speaking (b) aids hearing - impaired, not memory - impaired. Writing seizure actions (c) is for seizure - prone, not memory - altered patients.

Answer:

d. Identify yourself when approaching or entering the patient's room