The nurse is admitting an older-adult client and the client repeatedly asks the nurse to "speak up so that I can hear you." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A)Overenunciate while speaking.
B)Speak normally but more slowly.
C)Increase the volume when speaking.
D)Use more facial expressions when talking.

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Client understanding of the nurse's speech will be enhanced by speaking at a normal tone, but more slowly. Increasing the volume, overenunciating, and exaggerating facial expressions will not improve the client's ability to comprehend the nurse.

The Nurse Is Admitting an Older-Adult Client and the Client