Which nursing action is most appropriate when communicating with ...

[jho37]

Which nursing action is most appropriate when communicating with a client who has a hearing deficit?
 
  A) Overarticulating words in order for the client to understand
  B) Using shorter phrases, which tend to be easier to understand than longer ones
  C) Varying the volume of voice, which is easier to understand than one consistent volume
  D) Writing ideas or pantomiming as appropriate in order for the client to understand

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with a genetic nerve disorder who has a deficit when attempting to move the tongue. When assessing this client, the nurse expects a deficit with which cranial nerve?
 
  A) XII
  B) XI
  C) VIII
  D) VI

[jaygar71]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Writing ideas and pantomiming as appropriate are acceptable forms of communication for a client who has a hearing deficit. The nurse should not overarticulate words, use short phrases, or vary the volume of voice because these things make it more difficult to understand for the client with a hearing deficit.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

The movement of tongue for speech and swallowing is controlled by cranial nerve (CN) XII, hypoglossal. XI CN (accessory) controls the movement of head and neck as well as proprioception. CN VIII (acoustic/vestibulocochlear) controls hearing and the sense of balance. CN VI (abducens) control eyeball movement and moves eye laterally.