A client with otosclerosis has conductive hearing loss and has repeatedly refused surgery. What should the nurse do to facilitate communication with the patient?
A) Sit or stand in front of the patient when speaking.
B) Use exaggerated lip and mouth movements when talking.
C) Stand in front of a light or window when speaking.
D) Say the patient's name loudly before starting to talk.
Ans: A
Feedback: Standing directly in front of a hearing-impaired patient allows him or her to lip-read and see facial expressions that offer cues to what's being said. Using exaggerated lip and mouth movements can make lip-reading more difficult by distorting words. Backlighting can create glare, making it difficult for the patient to lip-read. To get the attention of a hearing-impaired patient, gently touch the patient's shoulder or stand in front of the patient.
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