A hearing-impaired patient wearing a hearing aid is having a great deal of difficulty hearing your questions. Which of the following actions should you take first?

a.. Ensure that their hearing aid is turned on.
b. Increase the pitch of your voice.
c. Write your questions on paper.
d. Position yourself in front of the patient and shout.


Answer: a

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