A confused older-adult patient is wearing thick glasses and a hearing aid. Which intervention is the priority to facilitate communication?

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Allowing time for patients to respond will facilitate communication, especially for a confused, older patient. Focusing on tasks to be completed and limiting conversations do not facilitate communication; in fact, they block communication. Using gestures and other nonverbal cues is not effective for visually impaired (thick glasses) patients or for patients who are confused.

A Confused Older-Adult Patient Is Wearing Thick Glasses and a Hearing