A nurse is teaching a community group about preventing hearing loss. What instruction is best?
a. Always wear a bicycle helmet.
b. Avoid swimming in ponds or lakes.
c. Don't go to fireworks displays.
d. Use a soft cotton swab to clean ears.
ANS: A
Avoiding head trauma is a practical way to help prevent hearing loss. Swimming can lead to hearing loss if the client has repeated infections. Fireworks displays are loud, but usually brief and only occasional. Nothing smaller than the client's fingertip should be placed in the ear canal.
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