The student nurse is assisting an elderly patient to get ready for bed.The patient states,"Please make sure you clean my hearing aids." The student nurse knows it is important to keep in mind which of the following when cleaning a hearing aid?

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Care for hearing aids include:
•Make sure your fingers are dry and clean before handling hearing aids.
•Insert and remove the hearing aid over a soft surface.
•Place the battery in the hearing aid when it is turned off.
•Remove the hearing aid battery when not in use and store it in a marked container in a safe place.
•Protect hearing aids from water and excessive heat or cold.
•Use a soft dry cloth to wipe hearing aids and a soft brush to clean difficult to reach areas.

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