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

question 2

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) Use devices that transform sound into light.
• B) Assume that the patient knows sign language.
• C) Speak quickly and loudly.
• D) Ascertain whether the patient can read lips before teaching.
• E) Written messages aid in communication.