The nurse is caring for a client with an impaired visual field. Appropriate communication strategies with this client include:
1. Convey your presence by moving to a position where you can be seen.
2. Decrease background noises before speaking.
3. Use longer phrases.
4. Pronounce every name with care.
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Rationale: Convey your presence by moving to a position within the client's visual field.
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