The nurse can assist a child who has a mild hearing loss and reads lips to adapt to hospitalization by
1. speaking directly to the parents forcommunication.
2. speaking in a loud voice while facingthe child.
3. using a picture board as the mainmeans of communication.
4. touching the child lightly beforespeaking
Answer:4
Rationale: 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.Speaking to the parents only does not help the child with the hospitalization.Speaking in a loud voice may not promote hearing in the child and a picture board while useful should not be the primary means of communication for a child who reads lips.
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