The nurse is performing hearing aid care for a client and notes the hearing aid has "TM" near its on/off switch. What is the nurse's understanding of the meaning of "TM"?

A. Transmitting mode
B. Tympanic membrane
C. Telephone/microphone
D. Tympanic/microphone


Answer: B

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