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Zoey63294

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The correct insertion of a hearing aid includes:
 
  A. Pulling up and out on the outer ear
  B. Holding the aid with the long portion upright
  C. Fitting the aid snugly in the midline of the canal
  D. Turning the aid to the desired sound level before insertion

Question 2

For a client who may be uncomfortable during a wound irrigation, the nurse should:
 
  A. Position the client as he or she desires
  B. Place extra padding around the wound
  C. Explain the procedure and the expected results
  D. Administer prescribed analgesic before the change



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Answer to Question 1

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C and B. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal.
A. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal. Pulling may distort canal and make insertion more difficult.
D. Hold the hearing aid in the dominant hand, and insert the pointed end of the earmold into the ear canal following the natural contours of the canal. Volume is adjusted slowly after insertion.

Answer to Question 2

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D. Administer prescribed analgesic 30 to 45 minutes before starting wound irrigation procedure. Premedication, gently administered irrigation, application of clean dressing, and repositioning client ensure comfort.
A. Position comfortably to permit gravitational flow of irrigating solution through wound and into collection receptacle.
B. Extra padding protects the bed but does not address the client's discomfort.
C. Explaining the procedure will reduce the client's anxiety but not directly affect the pain.




Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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