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ENagel

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The student nurse is assisting an elderly patient to get ready for bed. The patient states, Please make sure you clean my hearing aids.
 
   The student nurse knows it is important to keep in mind which of the following when cleaning a hearing aid? a. Keep the battery in the machine when turned off.
  b. Store the hearing aid on the overnight table for easy access at night.
  c. Clean the hearing aid with hot water.
  d. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the hearing aid.

Question 2

A nurse is working in an agency with standards that require a nurse's documentation to be within the context of the nursing process. The nurse is working for which agency?
 
  a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accredited hospital
  b. World Health Organization hospital
  c. The Joint Commission accredited hospital
  d. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality hospital


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Care for hearing aids include:
 Make sure your fingers are dry and clean before handling hearing aids.
 Insert and remove the hearing aid over a soft surface.
 Place the battery in the hearing aid when it is turned off.
 Remove the hearing aid battery when not in use and store it in a marked container in a safe place.
 Protect hearing aids from water and excessive heat or cold.
 Use a soft dry cloth to wipe hearing aids and a soft brush to clean difficult to reach areas.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Joint Commission standard for record of care, treatment, and services requires that your documentation be within the context of the nursing process, including evidence of patient and family teaching and discharge planning. Other standards include those directed by state and federal regulatory agencies such as HIPAA, as enforced through the Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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