Each of the following are options for communication with patients who have a hearing impairment except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Gestures
B) Written instructions
C) Relative or caregiver as interpreter
D) Use of speech reading behind the patient's back
D
Explanation: A) Speech reading for patients with a hearing impairment should be done while facing the patient and speaking slowly and clearly, allowing the patient to read facial expressions and gestures.
B) Speech reading for patients with a hearing impairment should be done while facing the patient and speaking slowly and clearly, allowing the patient to read facial expressions and gestures.
C) Speech reading for patients with a hearing impairment should be done while facing the patient and speaking slowly and clearly, allowing the patient to read facial expressions and gestures.
D) Speech reading for patients with a hearing impairment should be done while facing the patient and speaking slowly and clearly, allowing the patient to read facial expressions and gestures.
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