The preferred way for the nurse to communicate with a 72-year-old hearing-impaired client is to:
A)speak loudly into the client's unaffected ear.
B)exaggerate the form of each word.
C)provide all communication in written form.
D)speak clearly and directly, facing the person.

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Interventions for the client with a hearing impairment focus on aural rehabilitation and facilitation of communication. Clients should be spoken to using a clear voice and face to face allowing for the client to have an unobstructed view of the speaker's face and lips.

The Preferred Way for the Nurse to Communicate with a 72-Year-Old