Which statement made by the hearing-impaired client regarding lip reading indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "My vision is too poor to consider lip reading."
B. "Lip reading will make me less conspicuous than sign language."
C. "When I learn to lip read, I will no longer need a hearing aid."
D. "Even if I don't become very proficient, I feel lip reading will help me feel less isolated."
C
Even the best lip readers miss more than 50% of what is being said.
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a. Reapply the ice pack. b. Discontinue the use of ice packs. c. Refill the ice pack to the top. d. Reapply the ice pack without the wrapping.
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A) A central city with population of 30,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 25,000 with a combined population density of 500 people per square mile B) A central city with population of 50,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 10,000 with a combined population density of 750 people per square mile C) A central city with population of 25,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 25,000 with a combined population density of 1,100 people per square mile D) A central city with population of 20,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 30,000 with a combined population density of 1,250 people per square mile E) A central city with population of 100,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 50,000 with a combined population density of 1,500 people per square mile