An older-adult client with presbycusis is fitted with binaural hearing aids. Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the client how to use the hearing aids?
A)Experiment with volume and hearing ability in a quiet environment initially.
B)Keep the volume low on the hearing aids for the first week while adjusting to them.
C)Add the second hearing aid after making the initial adjustment to the first hearing aid.
D)Wear the hearing aids for about an hour a day at first, gradually increasing the time of use.

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Initially the client should use the hearing aids in a quiet environment like the home, experimenting with increasing and decreasing the volume as needed. There is no need to gradually increase the time of wear. The client should experiment with the level of volume to find what works well in various situations. Both hearing aids should be used.

An Older-Adult Client with Presbycusis Is Fitted with Binaural Hearing