An elderly client with a hearing deficit due to presbycusis would benefit from wearing hearing aids, but has been resistant to wearing them. Which of the following would be the most likely reason the client is not wearing hearing aids?
1. Inability to afford the devices
2. Does not comprehend advantage of devices
3. Does not feel they will help
4. Concerned about appearance
Inability to afford the devices
Rationale: The client might not be able to financially afford them. Hearing aids are expensive, and an elderly client might not have the financial resources needed. Not comprehending the advantage of hearing aids and not feeling they will help could possibly be reasons, but most clients understand the advantages and know the devices would improve hearing. Hearing devices now are so small that it is often difficult to see them.
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