The Nurse Plans Care for an Older Female Resident of a Nursing

Multiple Choice

The nurse plans care for an older female resident of a nursing home who has experienced a sudden deterioration in visual acuity.Which intervention should the nurse complete first?

A) Prevent behavioural and social decline.
B) Tell the resident to hold rails during ambulation.
C) Examine the resident's mood and functional status.
D) Use problem solving involving the resident.