A nurse is making a home care visit to a client with a hearing deficit. What can she do to facilitate communication with the client?
A) Ask for permission to turn off the television set during the visit.
B) Talk in a loud tone of voice at all times during the visit.
C) Use written communication rather than verbal communication.
D) Reduce the time spent with the client to decrease frustration.
Ans: A
One way in which communication with a client with a hearing deficit can be facilitated is to decrease background noises (as from a television).
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