An 82-Year-Old Patient Who Is Being Admitted to the Hospital

question 36

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old patient who is being admitted to the hospital repeatedly asks the nurse to "speak up so that I can hear you." Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Overenunciate while speaking.
• B) Speak normally but more slowly.
• C) Increase the volume when speaking.
• D) Use more facial expressions when talking.