The nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty hearing conversation. What intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Use short phrases.
2. Overarticulate words.
3. Vary the volume of voice through sentences.
4. Face the client during conversation.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The nurse should use longer phrases that more completely explain concepts.
Rationale 2: Overarticulation of words makes them difficult to lip-read.
Rationale 3: The volume of voice should be consistent.
Rationale 4: The best intervention is to face the client during conversation so that the client can employ any lip-reading skills.
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