The nurse is talking with a member of the family of a patient who had surgery for a cochlear implant. Which statement by the family member is correct?
1. "A cochlear implant won't replace normal hearing; it will improve sound perception."
2. "It will be much nicer than a hearing aid, as nothing needs to be worn or will be visible."
3. "The speaking voice will improve, too."
4. "It will be less expensive than a hearing aid since you don't have much equipment."
Correct Answer: 1
A cochlear implant assists in restoring sound perception and does not replace normal hearing. It consists of a microphone, speech processor, transmitter and receiver/stimulator, and electrodes. The transmitter is placed on the scalp over the receiver/stimulator, which is connected to the microphone and speech processor worn on the body. It will not improve voice quality, but allows the patient to focus on the person speaking which improves communication. Hearing aids involve less equipment than cochlear implants.
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