80. Which techniques are effective in communicating with a client who has complete loss of vision? Select all that apply.
80. Which techniques are effective in communicating with a client who has complete loss of vision? Select all that apply.
. Raise the voice when talking.
. Avoid using the words "see" and "look."
. Talk very softly, since hearing is overly sensitive.
. Face the client when talking.
. Touch the client's hand before speaking.
. Avoid using phrases such as "over there."
Test-Taking Tip
Choose options that optimize the reliance on other senses of the client who is visually impaired, such as auditory (Answer 4), and avoid using vague phrases about locations that describe what the client cannot see (Answer 6).
Content Area: Adult Health, Sensory; Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity/Sensory/Perceptual Alterations
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Answer 1 is incorrect because the client is not deaf. Speak normally. Answer 2 is incorrect because these words are appropriate. Answer 3 is incorrect because, although senses of a client with visual impairment may be extrasensitive, no voice adjustment is needed. Speak normally. Answer 4 is correct because the client hears better when spoken to directly. Answer 5 is incorrect because touching a client before speaking to the client will be startling. Answer 6 is correct because the client has no idea where "over there" is. Describe the location.