The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) reports that the hearing-impaired patient is usually alert and oriented with the hearing aid in place, but the patient is not responding to verbal communication this morning.What action does the nurse implement first?
A) Document that the patient's neurological status is poor.
B) Assess the patient for clinical indicators of a stroke.
C) Remove the hearing aid and clean it with a stiff brush.
D) Instruct NAP to check the hearing aid battery.
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