When Communicating with an Older Adult Patient Who Has Difficulty

question 24

Multiple Choice

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing,the nurse should:

• 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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Definitions:

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