When communicating with a patient who has age-related hearing loss, what should a nursing assistant do? Check all that apply.speak slowly and clearly in a normal toneshout loudly so the patient can hearwrite what is being said on a notepadmake sure hearing aids have new batteriesask for a family member to speak withrequest a sign language interpreter
Answer
A
speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone
B
shout loudly so the patient can hear
C
write what is being said on a notepad
D
make sure hearing aids have new batteries
E
ask for a family member to speak with
F
request a sign language interpreter
Explanation
Speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone; shouting can distort speech and make it harder to understand. Writing key information on a notepad can provide another way to communicate, and checking that the patient’s hearing aids have working batteries can help them hear. A family member should not be asked to speak in place of the patient, and a sign-language interpreter is not routinely needed for age-related hearing loss.
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