A parent who has a hearing impairment is presented with a number of challenges in parenting.Which nursing approaches are appropriate for working with hearing-impaired new parents? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use devices that transform sound into light.
B) Assume that the patient knows sign language.
C) Speak quickly and loudly.
D) Ascertain whether the patient can read lips before teaching.
E) Written messages aid in communication.

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that hospitals use various communication techniques and resources with the deaf and hard of hearing patient.This includes devices such as door alarms,cry alarms,and amplifiers.Before initiating communication,the nurse needs to be aware of the parents' preferences for communication.Not all hearing-impaired patients know sign language.Do they wear a hearing aid? Do they read lips? Do they wish to have a sign language interpreter? If the parent relies on lipreading,the nurse should sit close enough so that the parent can visualize lip movements.The nurse should speak clearly in a regular voice volume,in short,simple sentences.Written messages such as on a black or white erasable board can be useful.Written materials should be reviewed with the parents before discharge.

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