The Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) Reports That the Hearing-Impaired Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) reports that the hearing-impaired patient is usually alert and oriented with the hearing aid in place, but the patient is not responding to verbal communication this morning.What action does the nurse implement first?

• A) Document that the patient's neurological status is poor.
• B) Assess the patient for clinical indicators of a stroke.
• C) Remove the hearing aid and clean it with a stiff brush.
• D) Instruct NAP to check the hearing aid battery.

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