The nurse hears a high whistling noise coming from the hearing aids that are lying on the bedside table of the sleeping patient. What would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A) Replace the hearing aids in the patient's ears.
B) Turn off the hearing aids.
C) Place the hearing aids in a drawer to prevent loss.
D) Ask that an audiologist be notified of the problem.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Turning off the hearing aids will prevent the high whistling noise from disturbing the patient's sleep and can also conserve the battery life of the hearing aids. It is not appropriate for the nurse to replace the hearing aids in the patient's ears without the patient's permission or without verifying the proper settings. Storing the hearing aids in a drawer may increase the risk of loss or misplacement. Asking for an audiologist to be notified may not be necessary for a high whistling noise and would require further assessment by a healthcare provider.

The Nurse Hears a High Whistling Noise Coming from the Hearing