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What Can the Nurse Do to Improve Communication with an Older Adult Patient Who Has a Hearing Impairment?

According to the National Institute on Aging, about one-third of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. This statistic underscores why it is critical for nurses to know what they can do to improve communication with an older adult patient who has a hearing impairment to ensure patient safety and quality of care.