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misspop

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Which of the following would be a problem for an older adult with a hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Difficulty in finding a hearing aid that is unobtrusive
  b. Embarrassment at having to wear a hearing aid
  c. Hearing is not part of a routine health screening
  d. Long delays in getting an appointment to see an audiologist or otolaryngologist
  e. Medicare does not cover the costs of hearing aids
  f.
  The adult may withdraw, become isolated, and depressed

Question 2

A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoid rush hour traffic.
  b. Buy and drive a very large heavy car.
  c. Do not converse with any passengers.
  d. Drive more slowly.
  e. Drive only during daylight.
  f.
  Leave the radio turned off.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: E, F
In general, Medicare does not cover the costs of hearing aids; Part A covers hospitalization and Part B covers physician and outpatient services, qualified therapies, durable medical equipment, and some home health care services. Consequences of hearing loss may include withdrawal, isolation, and depression. Because of advances in technology, hearing aids are much smaller and less obvious than they previously have been. This leads to less embarrassment and noticeability for those who use them. Because loss of hearing is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, it should be screened for as a part of routine health screening. There are typically not long delays in seeing a specialist for referral.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E, F
Some interventions older adults could implement are limiting their driving to daylight hours, planning their trips to avoid rush hour, not listening to the radio, and avoiding talking with passengers. Purchasing a large, heavy car and driving more slowly are not appropriate actions to assist an elderly person with driving.




misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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