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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing presbycusis. What intervention should the nursing personnel be instructed to implement?
 
  a. Speak quickly to the patient
  b. Speak in loud tones to the patient
  c. Speak slowly and clearly to the patient
  d. Tell the patient they must purchase a hearing aid

Question 2

The nurse is educating a patient regarding a tub bath. What is the maximum length of time the nurse should instruct the patient to remain in the water?
 
  a. 5 to 10 minutes
  b. 10 to 20 minutes
  c. 20 to 30 minutes
  d. 30 to 40 minutes


dellikani2015

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Age-related hearing loss, presbycusis, is a common finding in older adults. It is important to speak slowly and clearly to the patient with presbycusis. Not all patients with this type of hearing loss require a hearing aid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A patient should not stay in the water for more than 20 minutes.


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