CommunicationQuestion 915 of 1700
Before you talk with an older adult who has glasses and hearing aids, what should you do?
- Make sure the devices are in place
- Remove the devices so the resident can rest
- Speak very loudly so the resident can hear
- Write every message on a card
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Correct answer: Make sure the devices are in place
Glasses and hearing aids help only when they are in place. Do not take them off before you talk.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026