A Client Has a Hearing Aid

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client has a hearing aid.What care instructions does the nurse provide the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the care of this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Be careful not to drop the hearing aid when handling.
• B) Soak the hearing aid in hot water for 20 minutes.
• C) Turn the hearing aid off when the client goes to bed.
• D) Use a toothpick to clean debris from the device.
• E) Wash the device with soap and a small amount of warm water.

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