You have been called for a 23-year-old male who is completely deaf. To best communicate with this patient, you should:

A) Stand in front of the patient and speak loudly
B) Write questions on a note pad
C) Use gestures when asking questions
D) Have the emergency department get the needed information


B) Write questions on a note pad

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