A Client You Are Caring for Has a Hearing Loss

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client you are caring for has a hearing loss. The client tells you they are self-conscious about their hearing loss. What advice should the nurse give a self-conscious client with hearing loss to protect his or her self-esteem?

• A) Pretend to follow conversations by nodding the head.
• B) Be forthright and inform others about the hearing deficit.
• C) Follow lip movements closely.
• D) Avoid excess socializing.

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