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A Patient Has Been Admitted After an Accident at Work

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A patient has been admitted after an accident at work.During the assessment,the patient is having trouble hearing and states,"I don't know what the matter is.All of a sudden,I can't hear you out of my left ear!" What should the nurse do next?


Definitions:

Melanin Production

The process by which cells known as melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment that colors the skin, hair, and eyes.

Thick Skin

Skin type found in areas like the palms and soles, characterized by a thicker epidermis and lacking hair follicles.

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, transparent layer of the epidermis located between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum, found only in certain areas like the palms and soles.

Keratinocytes

The primary type of cell found in the epidermis, responsible for the formation of the protective outer layer of skin.

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