The Nurse Hears a High Whistling Noise Coming from the Hearing

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse hears a high whistling noise coming from the hearing aids that are lying on the bedside table of the sleeping patient. What would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?

• A) Replace the hearing aids in the patient's ears.
• B) Turn off the hearing aids.
• C) Place the hearing aids in a drawer to prevent loss.
• D) Ask that an audiologist be notified of the problem.

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