The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has hearing loss. Which data collection finding for the patient indicates this?
a. Converses easily with the nurse
b. Answers questions appropriately
c. Relaxes facial features during conversation
d. Speaks in an unusually loud voice
ANS: D
Speaking in an unusually quiet or loud voice can indicate hearing loss.
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