The most significant challenge experienced by a patient with hearing loss who is adapting to using a hearing aid for the first time is:
A) Regulating the tone and volume
B) Learning to cope with amplification of background noise
C) Minimizing irritation of the external auditory canal
D) Keeping the hearing aid clean while minimizing exposure to moisture
Ans: B
Feedback: Each of the above answers represents a common problem experienced by patients using a hearing aid for the first time. However, amplification of background noise is the most annoying and difficult problem to manage and is the major reason why patients stop using their hearing aid. All patients learning to use a hearing aid require support and coaching by the nurse and other members of the health care team. Patients should be encouraged to discuss their adaptation to the hearing aid with their audiologist.
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