The nurse aide notices the client has bilateral hearing aids after helping with evening care . The nurse aide knows that if a hearing aid is not in use, it should

When hearing aids are not going to be in use for some hours or overnight, disengage the battery to make it last longer. Although the battery can be removed, opening the door of the hearing aid and leaving the battery inside is easier. Clients with limited vision or poor motor skills will be able to close the door and insert the hearing aid easily. Never leave hearing aids where they can get lost, misplaced, or damaged. Safe storage places are drawer or container.