The nurse is assessing the patient's gross hearing. Which action is appropriate?
1) Asking the patient to stand 2 to 4 feet away while whispering
2) Asking the patient to stand 5 feet away while yelling
3) Asking the patient to stand 1 to 2 feet away while whispering
4) Asking the patient to stand 10 feet away while yelling
ANS: 3
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