Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 377 of 1700
A resident with hearing aids is about to eat a meal. What should you make sure of?
- The hearing aids are in place, charged and working
- The hearing aids are kept in their case for safekeeping
- The room is silent and the door is closed during the meal
- The hearing aids are turned off to lower the noise level
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Correct answer: The hearing aids are in place, charged and working
Working hearing aids let the resident hear you describe the food.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026