The nurse is caring for a newly deaf client who is learning to read lips. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "After I practice lip reading for a while, I won't need to worry about using sign language anymore."
b. "I will have a harder time lip reading when I am not familiar with the topic of the conversation."
c. "Focusing so much on lip reading will make me tired, so I will try to keep con-versations short."
d. "I may not be able to lip read very well when the other person has a beard or when light in the room is inadequate."
A
Usually, experienced lip readers cannot understand more than half of what is being said by the other person, so the client should not abandon sign language as a means of communication. The client will find it easier to lip read for short conversations at first. Poor lighting and facial hair make lip reading difficult.
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