The nurse is planning a teaching session for nursing assistants regarding effective communication with hearing-impaired patients. Which principles should be included in the program? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Use gestures if appropriate.
2. Raise voice pitch when talking.
3. Pause at the end of each sentence.
4. Stand 1 to 2 feet away from the patient.
5. Speak in a normal tone of voice during the interaction.
1,3,5
Rationale: Nursing interventions to use when speaking to an individual with a hearing impairment include using gestures when appropriate.
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