The nurse is conducting the whisper test. Which nursing action is indicated?
1. Whisper directly into the patient's ears, one at a time.
2. Stand across the room from the patient.
3. Whisper words from 1 to 2 feet behind the patient.
4. Ask the patient to whisper a series of words.
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Rationale 1: The nurse will not whisper directly into the patient's ear.
Rationale 2: The nurse will not stand across the room.
Rationale 3: The nurse should whisper words from 1 to 2 feet behind the patient.
Rationale 4: The nurse whispers the words in this test.
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