The nurse is planning care for a client with an uncorrectable hearing loss. Which strategies for communication should the nurse add to the client's plan of care?
Select all that apply.
A) Magic slate
B) Total communication
C) Hearing aids
D) Cued speech
E) Sign language
Answer: B, D, E
For the client with an uncorrectable hearing loss, the approaches of cued speech, total communication, and sign language can be used. A magic slate and hearing aids are appropriate for the client with impaired verbal communication.
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