A hearing-impaired patient is having problems communicating with staff members. Which behaviors would continue to hinder communication?
a. Overaccentuating words
b. Facing the patient when speaking
c. Speaking in conversational tones
d. Speaking into the affected ear
A
Do not overaccentuate words. Speak in a normal tone; do not shout or raise the pitch of voice.
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