Which Nursing Action Is Most Appropriate When Communicating with a Client

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is most appropriate when communicating with a client who has a hearing deficit?

• A) Overarticulating words in order for the client to understand
• B) Using shorter phrases, which tend to be easier to understand than longer ones
• C) Varying the volume of voice, which is easier to understand than one consistent volume
• D) Writing ideas or pantomiming as appropriate in order for the client to understand

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