The nurse is working with a client who recently began wearing hearing aids. The nurse should instruct the client on:
1. Care and cleaning requirements.
2. Wearing the devices when needed.
3. Wearing the devices at night.
4. Leaving the devices on at all times.
Care and cleaning requirements.
Rationale: Hearing aids are delicate devices that need careful handling and care in order to work properly. The nurse needs to instruct the client on care and cleaning requirements for the hearing aid. The client should wear the devices daily, and not just when the client wants to hear something. The devices are not worn at night. The hearing aids should be turned off when not in use.
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