When Communicating with a Hearing Impaired Patient, the Nurse Appropriately

question 26

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a hearing impaired patient, the nurse appropriately:

• A) shouts repeatedly at the patient.
• B) speaks directly into the patient's ear.
• C) uses long, complex sentences.
• D) uses short, simple sentences.

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Definitions:

Clinical Nurse Leader

A nursing role designed to oversee the integration of care for a specific set of patients as well as to manage and coordinate the nursing team's activities.

Low Census

Refers to a situation in healthcare settings where there is a lower number of patients than expected or needed for operational efficiency.

Patient Satisfaction

A measure of the extent to which a patient is content with the healthcare they received, often considered an indicator of quality in healthcare services.

Discharge Process

The discharge process refers to the steps taken to safely transition a patient from hospital care back to their home or another care setting.