A patient with otosclerosis has significant hearing loss. What should the nurse do to best facilitate communication with the patient?

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Standing directly in front of a hearing-impaired patient allows him or her to lip-read and see facial expressions that offer clues to what is being said. Using exaggerated lip and mouth movements can make lip-reading more difficult by distorting words. Backlighting can create glare, making it difficult for the patient to lip-read. To get the attention of a hearing-impaired patient, gently touch the patients shoulder or stand in front of the patient.

A Patient with Otosclerosis Has Significant Hearing Loss