You are transporting an 80-year-old male who is hearing impaired. When speaking to the patient, you should:
A. elevate your tone of voice and talk directly into the patient's ear.
B. visually inspect both internal ears for the presence of cerumen.
C. recall that changes in the inner ear distort low-frequency sounds.
D. always attempt to position yourself on the patient's "good" side.
Answer: D. always attempt to position yourself on the patient's "good" side.
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