An 80-year-old patient has a hearing deficit which he states is getting worse; his hearing aid needs to be replaced.He states he attends church but cannot understand the sermon anymore.He hates to go out to events because his hearing aid makes everything "noisy." He notes "nothing is the same." During the assessment he asks the nurse to repeat the question frequently.Nursing diagnoses would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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His lack of hearing has interfered with his social activities,including his church.There is no support for inability to be active physically,nor does he show signs of confusion.Because the loss is recent,growth and development were not affected.

An 80-Year-Old Patient Has a Hearing Deficit Which He States