Recognizing Cues: Identifying Communication Needs
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Rachel Montgomery
Rachel Montgomery (preferred pronouns she, her), a nurse in an inpatient rehabilitation unit, is caring for Ms. Simpson, aged 69 years, who speaks Polish. Ms. Simpson understands some English but speaks very little. Ms. Simpson is recovering from a broken hip and has been deaf since childhood. Her vision has deteriorated some with age.