Which of the following would the nurse do to care for the hearing aid of a hospitalized child?
a. Keep the hearing aid in a warm place such as near a heat register.
b. Leave the hearing aid turned on all the time except then washing it.
c. Wash the entire hearing aid with the battery taken out.
d. If the aid whistles, take it out, refit it, and turn down the volume.
D
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A Incorrect. Heat and moisture damage hearing aids.
B Incorrect. Hearing aids should be turned off then not in use to preserve battery life.
C Incorrect. The ear mold is the only part of the hearing aid that can be cleaned with pipe cleaners or toothbrushes.
D Correct. A whistling sound, called acoustic feedback, is caused by improper fit into the ear or by too high volume. To eliminate whistle, take it out, refit it, and turn down the volume.
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