Nursing Management of Hearing Impairment in Nursing Facility Residents

Author:

Adams-Wendling Linda,Pimple Cathy,Adams Susan,Titler Marita G.

Publisher

SLACK, Inc.

Subject

Gerontology,General Nursing

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4. Appollonio I. Carabellese C. Frattola L. & Trabucchi M. (1996). Effects of sensory aids on the quality of life and mortality caRE aND MaINTENaNcE OF HEaRINg aIDS aND aSSISTIVE lISTENINg DEVIcES d. Ensure the negative and positive signs on the battery match those indicated on the hearing aid. Be sure the new battery fits snugly but comfortably into its compartment. If there is resistance either the battery is the wrong size or it is being inserted the wrong way. It may be helpful to keep a battery tester at the nurses' station as well as a list of the residents who wear hearing aids and the kind and size of battery they need. e. Ensure the ear canal is not blocked with cerumen. If the resident reports a whistling sound or squeal after insertion turn the volume down ensure the receiver is properly attached to the earmold and try reinserting the earmold.

5. Refer to the resident's audiologist if any problems persist or if difficulties can

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