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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a hearing impairment and has a new prescription for a hearing aid. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A: "I should wipe off the hearing aid each day with an alcohol wipe."
B: "I will change the battery in the hearing aid when it makes a whistling sound."
C: "I will make sure the hearing aid is off before inserting it in my ear."
D: "I should start wearing the hearing aid for at least 1 hour at a time."

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"I will make sure the hearing aid is off before inserting it in my ear." Option C

The client's understanding of appropriate use of hearing aids is demonstrated by their statement, "I will make sure the hearing aid is off before inserting it in my ear". Before inserting the device, turn it off to avoid feedback or discomfort.

On the other hand, actions like cleaning the hearing aid with an alcohol wipe every day could harm it, replacing the battery only when it starts to malfunction instead of replacing it on a regular basis, and wearing the hearing aid for at least an hour at a time disregard safe usage practices.

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