An Older Patient with Presbycusis Has Been Advised to Purchase

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older patient with presbycusis has been advised to purchase a hearing aid and asks about its function and use.Which information is most accurate to give the patient about the function of hearing aids?

• A)Hearing aids amplify sound but do not improve the ability to hear.
• B)Hearing aids improve the ability to hear by intensifying the duration of sound waves.
• C)Hearing aids control the input of sound waves to eliminate extraneous noise.
• D)Hearing aids intensify sound waves and improve the ability to hear.

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Income-Maintenance Program

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Poverty Rate

The percentage of a population living below the national poverty line, reflecting the proportion of society facing economic hardship.

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