Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when communicating with a hearing impaired older patient
a. Stand beside the patient's chair when speaking.
b. Always clearly identify yourself and oth-ers with you.
c. Exaggerate your voice, depending on the cause of the hearing loss.
d. Select colors for paint, furniture, and pic-tures with rich intensity.
B
Always speak promptly, and clearly identify yourself and others who are with you. State when you are leaving to ensure that the person is aware of your departure. Get down to the person's level, and face him or her when speaking. Speak normally but not from a distance; do not raise or lower your voice, and continue to use gestures if doing so is natural to your communication. Se-lecting colors for paint, furniture, and pictures with rich intensity is for the visually impaired, not those with a hearing impairment.
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