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?
Assist the client in obtaining and wearing her hearing aids.
Give the client more pain medication.
Reassure the client that decreased hearing is a common side effect of anesthesia.
Notify the provider.
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