A hearing specialist is discussing the possibility of using cochlear implants with a patient who has profound sensorineural hearing loss. What should the doctor keep in mind while he discusses the procedure with the patient?
A) Cochlear implants are more effective for treating conduction hearing loss.
B) Cochlear implants rarely improve hearing loss.
C) Cochlear implants must be implanted in infancy in order to be effective.
D) Many deaf people do not view deafness as a disability that needs to be "cured."
Answer: D
Rationale: Despite their effectiveness, many people may not want cochlear implants. The very notion that someone must be able to hear is inconsistent with the belief systems of many people who are deaf.
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