Rod, Age 68, Has Hearing Difficulty

question 13

Multiple Choice

Rod, age 68, has hearing difficulty. Which of the following would NOT be helpful in assuring that he understands teaching about his drug?

• A) Stand facing him and speak slowly and clearly.
• B) Speak in low tones or find a provider who has a lower voice.
• C) Write down the instructions as well as speaking them.
• D) If he reads lips, exaggerate lips movements when pronouncing the vowel sounds.

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