The nurse evaluates that a patient's hearing aid is functioning properly when which of these occurs?
a. It whistles constantly.
b. The patient ignores verbal stimuli.
c. It is properly placed in the ear.
d. The patient converses easily.
ANS: D
The goal of the hearing aid is to facilitate conversation, so if this is occurring, then the hearing aid is functioning.
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