A client has a hearing aid. What care instructions does the nurse provide the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the care of this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Be careful not to drop the hearing aid when handling.
b. Soak the hearing aid in hot water for 20 minutes.
c. Turn the hearing aid off when the client goes to bed.
d. Use a toothpick to clean debris from the device.
e. Wash the device with soap and a small amount of warm water.
ANS: A, C, D, E
All these actions except soaking the hearing aid are proper instructions for the nurse to give to the UAP. While some water is used to clean the hearing aid, excessive wetting should be avoided.
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