This nurse has a chronic disability due to her hearing loss, andshe is using adaptive devices to deliver efficient care. Before shegot this specialized stethoscope, she was removing and replacingher hearing aids repeatedly during her shift. Her headphones haveeliminated these extra steps. How would you explain the need to usean adaptive device for a chronic condition to your patients If youwere in a situation such as this? Do you think that it mightinfluence your patients’ attitudes towards you?

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