The nurse is working with a patient who has just purchased hearing aids. Which instruction should be part of the nurse's teaching?
1. "Wear the devices only when you think you are going to need them.".
2. "Leave the devices on when you are not wearing them.".
3. "Only wear the devices for a part of the day at first.".
4. "Bring the device back to the clinic when the battery needs to be changed.".
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Rationale 1: The patient should not try to predict when the devices will be needed.
Rationale 2: The devices should be turned off when not in use.
Rationale 3: The patient needs to adjust to wearing the devices and should wear them for only part of the day initially.
Rationale 4: The patient should be able to replace the battery as needed.
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