While performing a voice test to assess hearing in a patient,which of the following would the nurse do?
A) Shield the lips while speaking so that the sound is muffled to the patient.
B) Whisper two-syllable words,and ask the patient to repeat them.
C) Ask the patient to place his finger in his ear to occlude outside noise.
D) Stand about 120 cm (4 ft) away to ensure that the patient can really hear at this distance.
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