The nurse instructs the client about caring for a hearing aid at home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching to prevent damage to the hearing aid? The nurse instructs the client to:
1. Store the hearing aid with a desiccant
2. Wash hearing aid in hot soapy water
3. Keep the hearing aid in the bathroom
4. Clean the hearing aid with a pipe cleaner.
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1. The nurse instructs the client to store the hearing aid in a dry container with a de-siccant to keep the device away from moisture and heat because moisture and heat can destroy the delicate electronic components of the hearing aid.
2. The nurse instructs the client to avoid immersing the hearing aid.
3. The nurse instructs the client to avoid storing the hearing aid in the kitchen or bathroom to prevent exposure to moisture and heat; however, the nurse instructs the client to store the hearing aid in a consistent location.
4. The nurse instructs the client to avoid inserting objects into the hearing aid.
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