Which of the Following Interventions Should the Nurse Use When

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when communicating with a hearing impaired older patient.

• A) Stand beside the patient's chair when speaking.
• B) Always clearly identify yourself and others with you.
• C) Exaggerate your voice, depending on the cause of the hearing loss.
• D) Select colors for paint, furniture, and pictures with rich intensity.

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Definitions:

Higher Levels

Pertains to advanced or elevated stages or states in a hierarchy or scale, often referring to complexity, understanding, or consciousness.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children from about 7 to 11 years old develop logical thinking but still struggle with abstract concepts.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children, from about 2 to 7 years old, are unable to think logically and are focused on themselves and their immediate viewpoint.

Division

The process of separating or classifying into different groups, categories, or sections, based on specific criteria.