A Patient with Hearing Loss Asks the Nurse About the Use

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with hearing loss asks the nurse about the use of a cochlear implant. Which information will the nurse include when replying to the patient?

• A) Cochlear implants require training in order to receive the full benefit.
• B) Cochlear implants are not useful for patients with congenital deafness.
• C) Cochlear implants are most helpful as an early intervention for presbycusis.
• D) Cochlear implants improve hearing in patients with conductive hearing loss.

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Definitions:

Emotional Involvement

The degree of emotional connection and engagement a person feels towards an activity, object, or concept.

Direct Approach

A method of communication where the main point or request is presented at the beginning, followed by supporting details.

Opening Paragraph

The initial section of a piece of writing that introduces the topic, sets the tone, and provides a direction for the text.

Bad-News Message

Communication aimed at delivering unfavorable or disappointing information to the recipient in a tactful way.