A client will be admitted to the hospital to have a surgical procedure in the morning. The nurse is aware that the client is hearing impaired and is planning the care as well as how to communicate with the client
What solution for communication could the nurse use? A) Use a whiteboard or paper and pencil so that the client will clearly understand what is being asked.
B) See if the client can lip-read so communication will be clear.
C) Tell the client he must bring an interpreter with him to the hospital to stay.
D) Speak in a loud voice so that the client may hear some of what is said.
A
Feedback:
Using the whiteboard or paper and pencil will allow a clear communication between the nurse and the client without room for misinterpretation of questions. Lipreading is not always convenient if the client or nurse is facing away from one another and can be misinterpreted. The client is under no obligation to have an interpreter with them at all times. Speaking loudly can be a HIPAA violation and is not an effective means of communication.
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