The nurse is conducting a wellness seminar on healthy hearing through the life span and would suggest which of the following activities as primary prevention measures for hearing loss? (Select all that apply)
a. "Avoid inserting hard objects into the ear."
b. "Care for your hearing aids according to the manufacturer's directions."
c. "Don't use medications that can cause hearing loss."
d. "See your doctor right away for symptoms of ear infection."
e. "Wear protective head gear when participating in sports."
A, C, E
Primary prevention aims to prevent diseases before they occur, and these three options would help prevent hearing loss. Caring for hearing aids is part of tertiary prevention, which provides rehabilitation. Obtaining prompt diagnosis and treatment for an ear infection would, along with screening, be part of secondary prevention.
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