What can the nurse do to improve communication with an older adult patient who has a hearing impairment?
a. Speak in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
b. Speak more loudly from several feet away.
c. Speak normally with exaggerated hand gestures.
d. Speak in a low tone, bending close to the patient.
ANS: D
Speaking in a low tone and bending near the patient is a more effective way to communicate with the hearing-impaired.
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