An older patient who is being admitted to the hospital repeatedly asks the nurse to "speak up so that I can hear you." Which action should the nurse take?

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Patient understanding of the nurse's speech will be enhanced by speaking at a normal tone,but more slowly. Increasing the volume,overenunciating,and exaggerating facial expressions will not improve the patient's ability to comprehend.

An Older Patient Who Is Being Admitted to the Hospital