The nurse should plan which actions to facilitate lipreading for a child with a hearing impairment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Face the child directly.
b. Speak at eye level.
c. Keep sentences short.
d. Speak at a fast, even-paced rate.
e. Establish eye contact and show interest.
ANS: A, B, C, E
To facilitate lipreading, the nurse should plan to face the child directly, speak at eye level, keep sentences short, and establish eye contact and show interest. The nurse should plan to speak at a slow rate, not a fast one.
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