Which statement indicates that a client needs additional teaching about protecting the ears and preventing hearing loss?
a. "I will start a smoking cessation program and will take a multivitamin every day."
b. "I will wear earplugs whenever I cut the grass or use my snow blower."
c. "I will blow my nose gently, one nostril at a time, whenever I get a cold or the flu."
d. "I will take Motrin (ibuprofen) instead of Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain."
D
Motrin (ibuprofen) can be ototoxic. Its use should be avoided to help prevent additional hearing loss. Blowing the nose gently can help prevent damage to the tympanic membrane. Smoking re-duces oxygen supply to the cochlea, possibly increasing damage to the sensory cells, and should be avoided. Clients should use earplugs whenever they are exposed to loud noises to help prevent cochlear hair cell damage.
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