A nurse is teaching a group of hearing-impaired nursing home residents about hearing aids. Which of the following points should the nurse emphasize?
A) It is not necessary to use the hearing aid for one-on-one conversations.
B) The hearing aid should be used only in the dining room or social area.
C) While inserting the hearing aid, make sure the volume is turned off.
D) If whistling is heard, the volume of the hearing aid may need to be increased.
Ans: C
The hearing aid should be inserted with the volume off with the canal portion pointing into the ear. A hearing aid should be used for one-on-one conversation and should not be used in a dining room where there is background noise. If whistling is heard, the volume should be decreased.
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