When attempting to communicate with a patient who is hearing-impaired, what should the nurse consider?
a. Keep the message simple.
b. Provide lengthy explanations and information.
c. Assume understanding if the patient does not ask for clarification.
d. Use many hand gestures.
ANS: A
Keeping the message simple will assist the hard of hearing to understand. Long explanations and the use of many hand gestures may be confusing. It is the responsibility of the nurse to check to confirm understanding.
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