A 75-Year-Old Patient with Presbycusis Is Fitted with Binaural Hearing

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Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient with presbycusis is fitted with binaural hearing aids.Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient how to use the hearing aids?

• A) Experiment with volume and hearing ability in a quiet environment initially.
• B) Keep the volume low on the hearing aids for the first week while adjusting to them.
• C) Add a second hearing aid after making the initial adjustment to the first hearing aid.
• D) Wear the hearing aids for about an hour a day at first, gradually increasing the time of use.

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