A Client's Family Reports That the Client Does Not Hear

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client's family reports that the client does not hear well. The client becomes angry and defensive and denies having a hearing problem. The best response by the nurse would be

• A) "It seems like it's hard to listen to your family when you don't agree with them."
• B) "My father has a hearing aid and is really glad he got it."
• C) "There's nothing to be ashamed about having poor hearing."
• D) "Why don't you believe what your family is saying?"

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