The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hearing-impaired patient. Which of these nursing actions is most important?
a. Speaking softly
b. Facing the patient when speaking
c. Avoiding verbal communication
d. Speaking rapidly
ANS: B
Facing the patient when speaking allows the patient to read lips.
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