Multiple Choice
What can the nurse do to improve communication with an older adult patient who has a hearing impairment?
A) Speak in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
B) Speak more loudly from several feet away.
C) Speak normally with exaggerated hand gestures.
D) Speak in a low tone, bending close to the patient.
Correct Answer:
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