The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a visual impairment.

What are appropriate interventions for clients with visual impairments? (Select all that apply).

All of the choices provided are examples of alternative therapy.

Alternative therapy refers to the use of non-conventional methods to complement or enhance traditional medical treatments.

Choice A is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests including appointments with a massage therapist while continuing medical treatments for chronic leg pain.

Choice B is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests initiating “cupping” while also taking antibiotics for pneumonia.

Choice C is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests utilizing lavender in addition to the use of lorazepam for anxiety.

Choice D is an example of alternative therapy because it suggests using garlic to manage a clotting disorder.

This is an example of restating.

Restating is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse repeats what the client has said in their own words to show that they are listening and to clarify the client’s message.

Choice A is incorrect because establishing trust involves building a relationship with the client and is not demonstrated in this example.

Choice B is incorrect because using silence involves allowing for pauses in the conversation to give the client time to think and reflect, which is not demonstrated in this example.

Choice D is incorrect because reassuring involves providing comfort and support to the client, which is not demonstrated in this example.