The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Communicating with a Hearing-Impaired Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hearing-impaired patient.Which action should the nurse take to improve communication?

• A) Speak softly
• B) Speak rapidly
• C) Avoid verbal communication
• D) Face the patient when speaking

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Definitions:

Swan-Neck Deformities

A finger deformity characterized by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint, often seen in rheumatoid arthritis.

Bouchard Nodules

Hard, bony outgrowths or nodules located on the proximal interphalangeal joints, often associated with osteoarthritis.

Heberden Nodes

Hard or bony swellings that can form on the distal interphalangeal joints, commonly associated with osteoarthritis.

Dupuytren Contractures

A condition where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended, due to thickening and shortening of the palmar fascia.