Physical Education I’m guessing
Answer: the patient has hearing impairment
Explanation: from the statement above the nurse might have not known the patient had hearing impairment, but from the ensuing conversation with the family member and the patient statement the nurse can draw conclusions that the patient has hearing impairment.
Because the patient thinks she is whispering when in actual fact she is having a conversation that is well audible to the family member.
Answer:
What you could do is have a sit down conversation with her and explain the reasons on why you think it has gotten worse. You could use the DEAR MAN technique.
D- Describe: Describe the situation. When you describe the situation, stick to the facts
E- Express: Express how you feel about the situation. Avoid getting upset.
A- Assert: state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
R- Reinforce: strengthen or support, especially with additional material
M- Mindfulness: conscious or aware of something ( Be Mindful of what your mother is saying and try to understand where she is coming from)
A- Appear confident
N- Negotiate: try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others
I am 16 years old and I do this with my parents. It isn't an overnight thing. It takes practice. If you need more advice on how to achieve this goal i can definitely help you. I really hope this helps. If not we can try other things. I would also write it down first so you aren't going in blind. You can even bullet point it. Write down what you would like to talk about and go over it. If you need to you can take that paper in with you.