A nurse observes a student nurse caring for a hearing-impaired patient. The nurse will intervene if the student nurse
1. Speaks clearly without shouting.
2. Speaks directly to the patient's interpreter.
3. Positions himself or herself in front of the patient when speaking.
4. Turns down the radio volume when speaking to the patient.
ANS: 2
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