How should the nurse adapt the environment for a person with right-sided hemianopsia?
A) Approach the patient from the right side.
B) Arrange personal articles on the left side of the bed.
C) Remind the patient to avoid turning his or her head to reduce added perceptual problems.
D) Touch the patient on the right side to get his or her attention.

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By arranging personal articles on the left side of the bed, the patient will be able to locate and access them without difficulty. This will help the patient compensate for the visual deficit caused by the right-sided hemianopsia. Approaching the patient from the right side or touching the patient on the right side may startle the patient and cause anxiety. Reminding the patient to avoid turning his or her head may not be effective as it may be difficult for the patient to remember and implement consistently.

How Should the Nurse Adapt the Environment for a Person