A Patient Has an Injury Resulting in a Major Damage

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient has an injury resulting in a major damage to the pinna of the right ear. The patient expresses fear about hearing loss in the damaged ear. Which statement by the nurse will alleviate the patient's fear?

• A)"The left ear will become over sensitive to sound."
• B)"The impulses for hearing come from the middle and inner ear."
• C)"The outside of your ear will need to be surgically restructured."
• D)"This much damage to the outer ear also indicates severe damage internally."

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Definitions:

Turgor

The pressure of fluid within a cell that contributes to its rigidity, often used as an indicator of hydration.

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The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, for diagnostic purposes.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used for listening to sounds within the body, such as the heartbeat or breathing, essential for diagnoses.