The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hearing-impaired patient. Which action should the nurse take to improve communication?
a. Speak softly
b. Speak rapidly
c. Avoid verbal communication
d. Face the patient when speaking
ANS: D
For a patient who is hearing impaired, facing the patient when speaking allows the patient to read lips. A. B. The voice volume should not be altered. C. It is not realistic to expect the nurse and patient avoid verbal communication
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