The patient is being fitted with a hearing aid. In teaching the patient how to care for the hearing aid, which instructions will the nurse provide?
a. Change the battery every day or as needed.
b. Adjust the volume for a talking distance of 1 yard.
c. Wear the hearing aid 24 hours per day except when sleeping.
d. Avoid the use of hairspray, but aerosol perfumes are allowed.
ANS: B
Adjust volume to a comfortable level for talking at a distance of 1 yard. Initially, wear a hearing aid for 15 to 20 minutes; then gradually increase wear time to 10 to 12 hours per day. Batteries last 1 week with daily wearing of 10 to 12 hours. Avoid the use of hairspray and perfume while wearing hearing aids. Residue from the spray can cause the aid to become oily and greasy.
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