An Older Patient, Experiencing a Significant Loss of Hearing After

question 11

Multiple Choice

An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

• A) "Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost."
• B) "Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible."
• C) "Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing."
• D) "The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises."

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