An Older Adult Patient with Presbycusis Is Fitted with Binaural

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient with presbycusis is fitted with binaural hearing aids. Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient how to use the hearing aids?

A) Experiment with volume and hearing ability in a quiet environment initially.
B) Wear the hearing aids for about an hour a day at first, gradually increasing the time of use.
C) Keep the volume low on the hearing aids for the first week while adjusting to them.
D) Add the second hearing aid after making the initial adjustment to the first hearing aid.