An Older-Adult Client with Presbycusis Is Fitted with Binaural Hearing

question 28

Multiple Choice

An older-adult client with presbycusis is fitted with binaural hearing aids. Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the client 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 the 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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