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Which of the following strategies should be used when communicating with patients with visual impairment?
Which of the following strategies should be used when communicating with patients with visual impairment?
- Avoid using the words 'look' and 'see' (correct)
- Do not explain what you are doing as you are doing it
- Guide the patient without asking
- Do not provide reasonable accommodations
What should you do before touching a patient with visual impairment?
What should you do before touching a patient with visual impairment?
- Record their preferred method of communication
- Explain what you are doing (correct)
- Ask for their permission
- Speak directly to them
How should you position yourself when communicating with a patient with hearing loss?
How should you position yourself when communicating with a patient with hearing loss?
- Stand behind the patient
- Avoid making eye contact with the patient
- Position yourself to the side of the patient
- Stand in front of the patient (correct)
What should you do to gain the attention of a patient with hearing loss before speaking?
What should you do to gain the attention of a patient with hearing loss before speaking?
What should you avoid when communicating with a patient with hearing loss?
What should you avoid when communicating with a patient with hearing loss?
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