Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition

The patient tells the nurse that he is legally blind. In which way will this information impact the plan of care for this patient?

A. The patient would be considered totally blind.

B. This patient probably has some light perception, but no usable vision.

C. This patient has some usable vision, which enables function at an acceptable level.

D. The nurse would need to determine how this patient's visual impairment affects normal functioning.

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