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saliriagwu

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on: Jul 11, 2018
How should the nurse approach a patient who has profound hearing loss?
 
  a. Knock on the door before entering.
  b. Touch the patient on the hand to gain attention.
  c. Give the patient a list of interventions that the nurse plans to perform.
  d. Speak in a higher tone of voice.

Question 2

What observation would cause the nurse to suspect cataracts in the older adult?
 
  a. Holds the newspaper a good distance away while attempting to read small print
  b. Seeks an area in a room that is free from glare in order to read the newspaper
  c. Holds a hand over one eye while attempting to read small print
  d. Uses only peripheral vision while attempting to read a newspaper


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Touching on the hand to gain attention before giving care is thoughtful. Giving a lengthy list is not necessary. Knocking on the door may be futile, and speaking in higher tones is not helpful because the hearing-impaired lose the ability to hear high tones first.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Cataracts blur the vision and increase the sensitivity to glare.


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