An Older Patient Is Diagnosed with Sensorineural Hearing Loss

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older patient is diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The nurse knows that causes of sensorineural hearing loss include: (Select all that apply.)

• A) tumors of the middle ear.
• B) cerumen impaction.
• C) infections of the external and middle ear.
• D) age-related hearing impairment.
• E) excessive and loud noise.

Identify and understand different forms of discrimination and their impacts.

Recognize the difference between prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination, and sexism.

Acknowledge the legal and social implications of discriminatory practices.

Understand the role of stereotypes in shaping societal behaviors and attitudes.

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Definitions:

Secure Infants

Refers to infants who exhibit confidence in exploring their environment due to the reliable presence and responsiveness of their caregiver.

Insecure Infants

Babies who exhibit distress and avoidant behavior towards caregivers, often as a result of inconsistent caregiving and emotional unavailability.

Inconsistent Discipline

A parenting or supervisory approach where rules and consequences vary unpredictably, possibly leading to confusion and insecurity in the child or supervisee.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child by introducing a series of separations and reunions.