The nurse is conducting a health history interview and suspects that the patient may have a hearing deficit. Which consideration is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

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Reducing background noise in the room is the most appropriate consideration because it helps minimize distractions and makes it easier for the patient to hear and understand the nurse, especially if the patient has a hearing deficit. Writing down all questions may be helpful but is not the primary action, speaking quickly can actually hinder understanding, and completing the health history quickly does not address the hearing deficit issue directly.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Health History Interview and Suspects