An Older Patient with Presbycusis Has Been Advised to Purchase

question 7

Multiple Choice

An older patient with presbycusis has been advised to purchase a hearing aid and asks about its function and use.Which information is most accurate to give the patient about the function of hearing aids?

• A)Hearing aids amplify sound but do not improve the ability to hear.
• B)Hearing aids improve hearing by intensifying the duration of sound waves.
• C)Hearing aids control the input of sound waves to eliminate extraneous noise.
• D)Hearing aids intensify sound waves and improve the ability to hear.

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