Which action is most likely to increase the effectiveness of communication when a patient is having difficulty hearing and understanding the health care professional's spoken instructions?
A) Speak loudly
B) Use pantomime
C) Write the message for the patient to read later
D) Repeat the message several times

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Using pantomime, such as gesturing and pointing, can help the patient understand the message. Speaking loudly may distort the message and make it harder for the patient to understand. Writing the message for later reading may not help in the immediate situation, and repeating the message several times may become tedious for both the patient and the health care professional.

Which Action Is Most Likely to Increase the Effectiveness of Communication