A nurse is caring for a 77-year-old, hearing-impaired, client immediately post-operative total hip arthroplasty. The nurse starts discussing post-operative care with the client. The client becomes increasingly agitated with the nurse. Which intervention should the nurse perform?
Reassure the client that decreased hearing is a common side effect of anesthesia.
Give the client more pain medication.
Notify the provider.
Assist the client in obtaining and wearing her hearing aids.
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