The Nurse Suspects That an Older Adult Patient May Have

The nurse suspects that an older adult patient may have difficulty hearing. Prior to validating a hearing problem, which strategies does the nurse use in communicating with this patient? Select all that apply.

A) Look directly at the patient when speaking.
B) Pace speech more slowly than usual.
C) Speak loudly toward the patient's ears.
D) Allow some extra time for the patient to respond.
E) Rely on body language more than usual.