Which of the following is important to remember when communicating with an elderly patient with a hearing impairment?
A) Make sure the patient can see you when you are speaking to him.
B) Speak directly into the patient's ear.
C) You may need to shout in order for the patient to hear you.
D) It is not worth the effort to try to get information from an elderly person with a hearing impairment.
A
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