A nurse needs to obtain informed consent from a deaf patient before a spinal tap procedure is performed. Which of the following would be the best method for the nurse to use to ensure effective communication?
A) Explain the procedure verbally, speaking slowly so that the patient can read lips.
B) Have a trained oral interpreter interpret for the nurse.
C) Have the patient carefully read a printed copy of the informed consent document.
D) Use diagrams to explain to the patient the details of the procedure.
B
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True False