The nurse is talking to a family member of a hearing-impaired patient and the patient states, I know you are talking about me.You are just whispering so that I will not hear what you are saying. Which is the significance of the statement made by the patient?

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The nurse is talking to a family member of a hearing-impaired patient and the patient states, “I know you are talking about me.You are just whispering so that I will not hear what you are saying.” Which is the significance of the statement made by the patient?

A	False pride
B	Indecision
C	Insecurity
D	Suspiciousness

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Whisper test: Examiner stands at arm’s length (approximately 2 feet) behind patient. Patient occludes one ear canal. Examiner whispers 6 letter/number p / combinations. • A positive test is a failure to repeat at least 3 of the 6 letter/number combinations 6 letter/number combinations.

Detailed explanation-2: -1) Stand 1-2 feet behind client so they can not read your lips. 2) Instruct client to place one finger on tragus of left ear to obscure sound. 3) Whisper word with 2 distinct syllables towards client’s right ear. 4) Ask client to repeat word back.

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