The Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient Who Has a Hearing

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment.What technique would be most beneficial in communicating with this patient?

• A)Assess the communication method preferred by the patient.
• B)Avoid using facial expressions and hand gestures because most persons with hearing impairment find this degrading.
• C)Request the help of a sign language interpreter before meeting with the patient.
• D)Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with the patient because this facilitates lip reading.

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Adrenal

Pertaining to the adrenal glands, small glandular organs located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and corticosteroids.

Parathyroid

Small glands located behind the thyroid that play a crucial role in regulating the body's calcium levels.

Stressor

Any stimulus that produces stress.