The nurse is preparing to admit an elderly patient who is deaf. What should the nurse do to ensure effective communication with the patient?
A) Use the hospital-approved interpreter program.
B) Use the patient's family members to communicate with the patient.
C) Ask the patient to read assessment questions off of the computer screen.
D) Ask if anyone who is currently working could help communicate with the patient.
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