Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is attempting to obtain information from a child who is hearing impaired. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Speak slowly while facing the child. This is the best approach as it allows the child to lip-read and see the nurse's facial expressions. Speaking slowly helps the child understand better. Option B is incorrect as talking directly into the impaired ear won't help if the child is hearing impaired. Option C is incorrect as speaking loudly may distort speech and not necessarily improve understanding. Option D is incorrect as standing above the child's eye level can be intimidating and may not facilitate effective communication.