When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?
a. Speak very loudly
b. Speak rapidly
c. Lower the tone of the voice
d. Raise the tone of the voice
ANS: C
To communicate with a patient with a hearing loss, the nurse should lower the tone of the voice.
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