When communicating with an older adult, the nurse can enhance communication by speaking in a:
a. rapid manner to accommodate the patient's short attention span.
b. lower voice tone to accommodate hearing loss.
c. simple manner as if speaking to a child.
d. loud voice directly at ear level.
B
Older adults lose their ability to hear higher-frequency sound. Speaking in a lower tone enhances communication. Speaking overly loud and as if to a child may be irritating and demeaning. Rapid speech may be difficult for older adults to understand.
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