Care Plan for Visual Function

Category / Primary Body System

• Sensory System / Vision

Problem

• Patient has alteration in visual function.

Goal

• Patient will not have vision-related injuries for 90 days.

Plan/Approach

1. Medication and Treatment

   • Administer eye medications as ordered
   • Arrange eye consults as ordered

2. Safety and Environment

   • Ensure patient wears eyeglasses if needed
   • Keep patient’s room free from clutter
   • Ensure call light is within reach

3. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

   • Assist with ADLs as needed

4. Patient and Family Education

   • Educate patient and family on safety measures and the importance of wearing eyeglasses

Rationale

1. Medication and Treatment

   • Proper administration of eye medications and regular eye consultations help manage the underlying visual problems and prevent deterioration.

2. Safety and Environment

   • Ensuring a clutter-free environment and making assistive devices readily available reduces the risk of falls and injuries.
   • Keeping the call light within reach allows the patient to easily call for help when needed.

3. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

   • Assisting with ADLs ensures that the patient can safely perform necessary daily activities without risking injury.

4. Patient and Family Education

   • Educating the patient and family about the importance of safety measures and wearing eyeglasses ensures adherence to the care plan and promotes a safe environment.

Actions

1. Medication and Treatment

   • Administer eye medications according to the prescribed schedule and monitor for effectiveness and side effects.
   • Schedule and facilitate eye consults to ensure regular monitoring and management of the patient’s visual condition.

2. Safety and Environment

   • Ensure the patient wears their eyeglasses as prescribed, checking for proper fit and comfort.
   • Maintain a clutter-free environment in the patient’s room to prevent falls and injuries.
   • Ensure the call light is always within the patient’s reach and functional, checking its accessibility regularly.

3. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

   • Assist the patient with ADLs as needed, providing support with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and mobility to prevent injury.

4. Patient and Family Education

   • Provide education to the patient and family on the importance of wearing eyeglasses and maintaining a safe environment.
   • Offer resources and information on how to adapt the home environment to support the patient’s visual needs.