Mr. Henderson is a 64-year-old patient whose wife insisted that he have his hearing tested because he often does not hear her when she speaks to him. When you speak to him, he answers, but some of his answers do not seem appropriate, and you suspect that he has not heard you or has misinterpreted what you said. Which of the following actions can you take to help make sure Mr. Henderson understands the questions you ask during the interview?
A. Speak more loudly
B. Emphasize your lip movements
C. Face the patient while speaking to him
D. Speak more slowly
E. Speak in clear, high-pitched tones
C. Face the patient while speaking to him
Stand 3 to 6 feet away from Mr. Henderson and face him while you are speaking so he can see your lip movements and facial expressions.
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