Considering his sensory changes with aging,planning an ideal environment for your newly admitted elderly client would include choosing:
A) a brightly lit room with green walls,blue floor,and green cozy throw rugs.
B) a room with ivory walls,orange carpeting,and bright incandescent lighting.
C) a brightly lit room with blue walls and a blue EZ-Glide wax floor.
D) a combination television/children's playroom with cute pastel wall hangings.

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Color contrasts,especially sharply contrasting colors,assist those who have visual impairment.When choosing colors,warm intense colors such as reds and oranges are preferred to blues and greens.B is correct because it provides a contrast between the walls and the carpeting; the carpeting is orange,which is one of the preferred colors; incandescent lighting is preferred as well.Choices A and C use the blue and green colors,which are not preferred.In addition,the E-Z Glide wax floor introduces glare and may contribute to falls.Choice D is not age appropriate for older adults.

Considering His Sensory Changes with Aging,planning an Ideal Environment for Your