Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to a child with a mild hearing loss who reads lips to enhance adaptation during hospitalization?
1. Touching the child lightly before speaking
2. Using a picture board as the main means of communication
3. Speaking in a loud voice while facing the child
4. Speaking directly to the parents for communication
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Explanation:
1. The nurse can facilitate hospital adaptation of a child who has a hearing loss and can lip read by obtaining the child's visual attention by lightly touching the child before communicating.
2. Picture boards, while useful, should not be the primary means of communication for a child who reads lips.
3. Speaking in a loud voice might not promote hearing in the child.
4. Speaking only to the parents does not help the child with the hospitalization.
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