The nurse receives report on the patient with acute bowel obstruction. The patient’s problem list includes controlled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and presbycusis. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Wave to the patient to get the patient’s attention before speaking. Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss. Therefore, the nurse waves to the patient to get the patient’s attention before speaking. Placing a hand on the patient’s shoulder may frighten the patient and should be avoided. The patient’s history does not indicate vision impairment, so large print font and easy access to eyeglasses and magnifying glass may not be necessary.

The nurse receives report on the patient with acute bowel obstruc...

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