A client you are caring for has a hearing loss. The client tells you they are self-conscious about their hearing loss. What advice should the nurse give a self-conscious client with hearing loss to protect his or her self-esteem?
A) Pretend to follow conversations by nodding the head.
B) Be forthright and inform others about the hearing deficit.
C) Follow lip movements closely.
D) Avoid excess socializing.

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Being forthright and informing others about the hearing deficit can help the client feel more comfortable in social situations and decrease embarrassment or misunderstandings. It is important to advocate for oneself and communicate needs to others. Pretending to follow conversations or avoiding socializing altogether can lead to isolation and further decrease self-esteem. Following lip movements closely can be helpful, but it may not always be possible and can also be tiring and distracting in social situations.

A Client You Are Caring for Has a Hearing Loss