A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Receives New Hearing

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who receives new hearing aids for the first time.Which statements will the nurse include when teaching the client about the hearing aids? Select all that apply.

• A)"Push the earmold slightly backward and pull out to remove it."
• B)"Rotate the earmold slightly forward and pull out to remove it."
• C)"If the hearing aid is not used for several days,be sure to turn the device off."
• D)"If the earmold is detachable,soak it in isopropyl alcohol weekly to disinfect it."
• E)"Blow any excess moisture through the opening of the earpiece when cleaning it."

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue which is not under voluntary control and is found in the walls of internal organs.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized type of muscle found only in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.

Neuromuscular Junctions

Specialized synapses between motor neurons and skeletal muscle fibers, crucial for initiating muscle contraction.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system; it is used to facilitate movement by applying force to bones and joints via contraction.