RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1504 of 2368

The nurse is communicating with a client who has a hearing impairment. Which approach is best?

  1. Speak from 6 feet away to avoid crowding the client
  2. Use slang so the conversation feels relaxed
  3. Face the client directly in good lighting
  4. Turn toward the chart while speaking
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Correct answer: Face the client directly in good lighting

Facing the client in good light lets them lipread. The nurse should stay within 2 to 3 feet and use simple language.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sensory Impairments: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026