When Communicating with an Older Adult Patient Who Has Difficulty

question 35

Multiple Choice

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing,how should the nurse change her speech?

• A)Speak very loudly
• B)Speak rapidly
• C)Lower the tone of the voice
• D)Raise the tone of the voice

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