Safety precautions the nurse instructs the client with homonymous hemianopsia to use include
A) getting evaluated for prescription lenses.
B) turning the head to scan the visual field.
C) using artificial tears to keep the eyes moist.
D) wearing an eye patch on alternating eyes.

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Clients with homonymous hemianopsia cannot see past the midline without turning the head toward that side. This can create a safety concern for the client. The client may run into objects, trip, or fall.

Safety Precautions the Nurse Instructs the Client with Homonymous Hemianopsia