An Older Male Adult Who Wears a Hearing Aid Waits

Multiple Choice

An older male adult who wears a hearing aid waits in the radiology department. The department is busy and noisy, so the nurse asks the patient if he wants to wait or reschedule the appointment. Which of the following is the most important strategy for the nurse to implement for effective communication with this man?

A) Face the man while sitting at his level.
B) Speak with him in a private, quiet setting.
C) Verify that the information is understood.
D) Ask if hearing is better in one ear or another.