The home health nurse is caring for a patient with a tactile deficit; the nurse is concerned about injury related to inability to feel harmful stimuli. The nurse evaluates that the patient is able to safely care for himself when the patient demonstrates which action?
a. Places colored stickers on faucet handles to indicate temperature and keeps a thermometer near the tub
b. Asks the nurse to test the temperature of the water before entering the bath
c. Replaces all lace-up shoes with Velcro ones and purchases shampoo caps
d. Dispenses all medications onto a plate for easy access in the morning
Answer: A
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