RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1509 of 2368

The nurse is serving a meal to a client who has impaired vision. Which action is most helpful?

  1. Dim the room lights to reduce glare
  2. Rearrange the room to make more space
  3. Identify the food items in relation to numbers on a clock
  4. Leave the tray at the door and say nothing
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Correct answer: Identify the food items in relation to numbers on a clock

Describing food positions by clock numbers helps the client find items. The environment should stay unchanged and well lit.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sensory Impairments: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026