The pediatric nurse caring for hearing-impaired children teaches parents the recommended guidelines for communicating with their children. Which instruction is inconsistent with current guidelines?
A.
Ignoring any related stigmas
B.
Obtaining the child's attention before speaking
C.
Positioning yourself at the child's eye level
D.
Talking slowly and loudly to the child
ANS: A
The following guidelines are used when communicating with the hearing-impaired child: obtain the child's attention prior to speaking, face the child when talking, position yourself at the child's eye level, talk slowly and loudly, modify the environment to reduce noise, and offer emotional support because the child may face stigmas related to his or her hearing loss.
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