The Best Way for the Nurse to Communicate with a 10-Year-Old

question 3

Multiple Choice

The best way for the nurse to communicate with a 10-year-old child who has a hearing impairment would be to:

• A) Use gestures and signs as much as possible.
• B) Let the child's parents communicate for her.
• C) Face the child and speak clearly in short sentences.
• D) Recognize that the child's ability to communicate will be on a 6-year-old level.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Brain Plasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, allowing for learning and adaptation.

Young Children

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Adolescents

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