The nurse teaches the caregivers to care for the clients' hearing ...

[maegan_martin]

The nurse teaches the caregivers to care for the clients' hearing aids. The nurse knows that the caregiver needs further teaching when the nurse notes the caregiver:
 
  A) Changing the battery after 82 hours of use
  B) Purchasing several new batteries when a few remain
  C) Removing the battery before turning the aid off
  D) Removing the battery when the aid is not being worn

Question 2

The appropriate nursing intervention to relieve the symptom of pruritus in a patient with Hodgkin's disease would be to
 
  a. decrease fluid intake to decrease fluid retention in the interstitial area.
  b. soothing bath with prescribed antipruritic medication.
  c. give a hot bath to decrease pruritus.
  d. apply warm, moist packs to the pruritic area.

[chereeb]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
When changing the battery, turn off the aid first. It is helpful to have several new batteries available, a battery will last about 80 hours. When the aid is not in use, turn it off and remove the battery.

Answer to Question 2

B
Soothing baths with an antipruritic medication (as ordered) can be effective. Warmth and heat increase pruritus.

[maegan_martin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

Great answer, keep it coming