The correct insertion of a hearing aid includes:
A. Pulling up and out on the outer ear
B. Holding the aid with the long portion upright
C. Fitting the aid snugly in the midline of the canal
D. Turning the aid to the desired sound level before insertion
C
C and B. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal.
A. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal. Pulling may distort canal and make insertion more difficult.
D. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal. Volume is adjusted slowly after insertion.
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