When Communicating with a Client Who Has a Significant Hearing

question 17

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a client who has a significant hearing loss, the nurse would

• A) obtain the client's attention by hand clapping.
• B) speak as loudly as possible.
• C) use an intercommunication system.
• D) use phrases to convey meaning rather than one-word answers.

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