When interviewing a patient who is hearing impaired, the nurse should implement which approach?
a. Use clock hours to indicate the position of items in relation to the patient.
b. Face the patient, and use nonverbal cues to supplement and reinforce messages.
c. Ask simple questions that require yes or no answers.
d. Speak loudly and slowly to facilitate lip reading.
B
Patients with a hearing impairment often read lips, so it is important for the nurse to remain within sight of the patient and face the patient when talking. Tone and inflection of voice are lost to the patient with a hearing impairment; however, other nonverbal cues such as facial expression and body movements can be used to convey the meaning of what is said. Speaking loudly or slowly detracts from the patient's ability to read lips.
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