A Parent Who Has a Hearing Impairment Is Presented with a Number

question 25

Multiple Choice

A parent who has a hearing impairment is presented with a number of challenges in parenting.Which nursing approaches are appropriate for working with hearing-impaired new parents?
(Select all that apply) .

• A) Using devices that transform sound into light
• B) Assuming that the client knows sign language
• C) Speaking quickly and loudly
• D) Ascertaining whether the client can read lips before teaching
• E) Writing messages that aid in communication

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