The nurse is entering the hospital room of a client who has a severe hearing deficit. Which of the following nursing considerations would be appropriate for this client? Select all that apply
A) Speak first and then get the client's attention.
B) Face the client on the same level.
C) Speak slowly and clearly.
D) Repeat specific words rather than entire phrases.
E) Do not use hand motions to facilitate the conversation.
F) Verify that the person understood the conversation.
B, C, F
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The nurse should face the client on the same level, speak slowly and clearly, and verify that the client understood the conversation. The nurse should also get the client's attention before speaking, repeat entire phrases rather than specific words, and use contextual clues, such as objects, persons, and hand motions, to facilitate the conversation.
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