A student nurse is providing care for a woman who has a hearing impairment. Which measures should the student take when communicating with this client? Select all that apply
A) Speak as loudly as possible.
B) Ask the client if she understands after each sentence.
C) Face the client directly.
D) Eliminate as much background noise as possible.
E) Speak clearly and not too quickly.
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
When communicating with hearing-impaired individuals, it is important to face the person directly, to eliminate background noise, and to speak clearly and slowly. It is inappropriate to speak very loudly. It is unnecessary to check understanding after every sentence.
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