A 70-year-old patient with severe hearing loss is admitted to the hospital. The healthcare team needs to communicate important medical information to the patient. What is the most respectful and effective way to gain the patient’s attention before initiating the conversation?

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Shouting the patient’s name.

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Flashing the lights on and off.

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Raising an arm or lightly touching the patient’s arm.

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Waving a hand in front of the patient’s face.

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