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The nurse is caring for a client with poor eyesight. Which action is appropriate when shaving this client? a. Allow client to shave himself or herself. b. Ask a family member to shave the client. c. Assist the client with shaving. d. Do not shave this client.

   The nurse is caring for a client with poor eyesight. Which action is appropriate when shaving this client?
a. Allow client to shave himself or herself.
b. Ask a family member to shave the client.
c. Assist the client with shaving.
d. Do not shave this client.
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Textbook of Basic Nursing
Textbook of Basic Nursing
Caroline Bunker… 10th Edition
Chapter 50, Problem 4 ↓

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If the client has poor eyesight, it may be difficult for them to see well enough to shave without accidentally cutting themselves. Therefore, option a, allowing the client to shave themselves, may not be the safest choice.  Show more…

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The nurse is caring for a client with poor eyesight. Which action is appropriate when shaving this client? a. Allow client to shave himself or herself. b. Ask a family member to shave the client. c. Assist the client with shaving. d. Do not shave this client.
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