An Older Patient Requires Assistance with the Removal of Her

question 27

Multiple Choice

An older patient requires assistance with the removal of her new custom-fit hearing aids. The first thing her nurse should do is

• A) Turn the earmold slightly toward the patient's nose and lift out.
• B) Check the battery by turning the hearing aid to full volume.
• C) Clean the screen or filter.
• D) Turn off the hearing aid.

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