The nurse is visiting the home of a patient who recently underwent a trabeculectomy. Which statement improves patient safety?

“Would you prefer the coffee table against the wall under the window or in the back room?”. Following a trabeculectomy, the patient may have decreased peripheral vision, so changes may need to be made to the living space. Allowing the patient to choose between two safe options of where to put the coffee table maintains the patient’s independence while promoting safety. Rugs should be removed because the patient with decreased peripheral vision may trip on the edges and fall. Simply asking where to move the table does not necessarily ensure the safest location.

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Difficulty: 8

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