A nurse is making a home care visit to a patient with a hearing deficit. What can she do to facilitate communication with the patient?
A) Ask for permission to turn off the television set during the visit.
B) Talk in a loud tone of voice at all times during the visit.
C) Use written communication rather than verbal communication.
D) Reduce the time spent with the patient to decrease frustration.
A
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A) One disease process B) More than one disease process
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a. Cholinergic b. Adrenergic c. Anticholinergic d. Muscarinic
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A. Compartment Syndrome B. Fat Emboli C. Hypothermia D. Rhabdomyolysis