The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

A) shout
B) speak rapidly
C) repeat questions verbatim
D) use a higher tone of voice
E) speak in clear, low-pitched tones

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Re'Shell McLeroy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones is often more easily understood by individuals with hearing impairments, as high-pitched sounds can be harder to hear. Shouting, speaking rapidly, or altering the tone of voice in other ways can actually make comprehension more difficult.

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

A) shout
B) speak rapidly
C) repeat questions verbatim
D) use a higher tone of voice
E) speak in clear, low-pitched tones

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The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.A) shoutB) speak rapidlyC) repeat questions verbatimD) use a higher tone of voiceE) speak in clear, low-pitched tones

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The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ____.

A) shout
B) speak rapidly
C) repeat questions verbatim
D) use a higher tone of voice
E) speak in clear, low-pitched tones