Question

List at least eight of the strategies that the nurse can use during hospitalization when a child who has lost his or her sight

Answer 1

Blindness in children has been defined by WHO as visual acuity of less than 3/60, or a corresponding loss to less than 10 degree.

EIGHT STRATEGIES THAT A NURSE CAN USE FOR A CHILD WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT:

1. A nurse should always acknowledge the child with his condition.

2. She should plan for an awarness program regarding the visually impaired child.

3. She should encourage the child to go to specialised education services where he can learn to read by touching the letters,

4. Advice to always make a routine of his daily task.

5. Involve the parents in helping the child in maintaing the things near his reach.

6. Encourage to attend counselling when he reaches the ideal age.

7. Encourage to alway be in group activity and not be isolated from the group.

8. Always explain the patient before any procedure even while administering mediction orally or intravenously.