Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2186 of 2368
How should the nurse position for a whispered voice test?
- Stand directly in front of the client at arm's length
- Sit beside the client and face them
- Stand at arm's length behind the seated client
- Stand behind the client and touch their shoulder
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Correct answer: Stand at arm's length behind the seated client
Standing behind the seated client prevents lip reading.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Eye and Ear Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026