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.

---

Definitions:

Automatic Processes

Mental activities that require minimal conscious thought and attention, such as walking or breathing, typically developed through repeated practice or activity.

False Belief Task

A cognitive experiment used to assess an individual’s ability to understand that others can hold beliefs that are different from the individual's own and may not reflect reality.

Developmental Psychologists

Professionals who study the growth and development of the human mind and behavior across the lifespan.

Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind is the ability to attribute thoughts, desires, and intentions to oneself and others, understanding that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.