A 70-year-old patient asks what can be done to protect his hearing. What should the nurse recommend to the patient?

A. Clean the ears of ear wax every day

B. Cover the ears if loud noises are expected

C. Have a hearing test performed twice a year

D. Raise the volume on televisions and radios in the home(correct answer) Cover the ears if loud noises are expected



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