Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?
A) Hearing aids
B) Cochlear implants
C) Ear canal irrigation
D) Sign language

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Irrigation is used to dissolve and remove impacted cerumen,the most common cause of impaired hearing in older adults.Hearing aids are useful for sensorineural hearing loss,but the most common cause impairing the hearing of older persons is cerumen impaction.Cochlear implants are useful for profound sensorineural deafness,but the most common cause impairing the hearing of older persons is cerumen impaction.Sign language has been used primarily by those who become deaf in childhood or at birth,but it is not considered a treatment.

Which of the Following Is Used to Treat the Most