The Nurse Is Providing Care for an Older Adult Client

The nurse is providing care for an older adult client. The nurse notices the patient appears to be having difficulty understanding her and asks that questions and comments be repeated. If the nurse suspects presbycusis, which action does the nurse take to promote better hearing for the patient?

A) Ask the patient if he is having difficulty hearing.
B) Sit closer to and directly in front of the patient.
C) Speak to the patient in a lower tone of voice.
D) Use a slightly louder and slower talking rate.