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Major Practice Test

The nurse in a long-term care facility observes a nursing assistant caring for a resident who has a hearing aid and dentures. Which action by the nursing assistant should be corrected?

The nursing assistant places a washcloth in the sink before brushing the client’s denturesThe nursing assistant uses toothpaste to clean the denturesThe nursing assistant uses alcohol to wipe off the exterior of the hearing aidThe nursing assistant wipes the exterior of the hearing aid with a damp cloth

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ExplanationThe exterior of a hearing aid should be wiped regularly with a damp cloth. Alcohol should not be used. The nursing assistant should place a washcloth in the sink before brushing dentures. This helps to protect the dentures if they should be dropped. Toothpaste is appropriate to clean dentures.

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