During the physical examination of a client who took a fall that fractured his hip, the nurse notices an impairment of the client's hearing, but that the client's visual acuity and motor function do not seem to be impaired. The client answers questions very precisely and readily grasps the meaning of everything the nurse says when the client can face the nurse. When teaching this client, the nurse should make it a priority to
A)make verbal instructions face to face with the client.
B)provide only written instructions.
C)use only visual media.
D)use only physical demonstrations with written instructions.

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A)During the physical examination, the nurse may use findings to evaluate learning needs. In this client's case, verbal instructions are fine to use if the client is in a position to see the nurse's lips move. Written instructions, visual media, and physical demonstrations also might be useful for this client when indicated, but not exclusively.
B)During the physical examination, the nurse may use findings to evaluate learning needs. In this client's case, verbal instructions are fine to use if the client is in a position to see the nurse's lips move. Written instructions, visual media, and physical demonstrations also might be useful for this client when indicated, but not exclusively.
C)During the physical examination, the nurse may use findings to evaluate learning needs. In this client's case, verbal instructions are fine to use if the client is in a position to see the nurse's lips move. Written instructions, visual media, and physical demonstrations also might be useful for this client when indicated, but not exclusively.
D)During the physical examination, the nurse may use findings to evaluate learning needs. In this client's case, verbal instructions are fine to use if the client is in a position to see the nurse's lips move. Written instructions, visual media, and physical demonstrations also might be useful for this client when indicated, but not exclusively.

During the Physical Examination of a Client Who Took a Fall