The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Hearing-Impaired

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is hearing-impaired and legally blind in his right eye.The client has just returned from cataract surgery on his left eye.The nurse recognizes that

• A) the client's arm should be held when walking.
• B) verbal speech is useless in this situation.
• C) signals should be developed to indicate changes in pace or direction while walking.
• D) the client should be discouraged from reading lips.

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