A 75-Year-Old Patient Reports Having Difficulty Hearing in Crowds but Can

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient reports having difficulty hearing in crowds but can hear just fine at home with his wife.The nurse responds that,"Your description sounds like _______________."

• A) Otitis media
• B) Presbycusis
• C) Ototoxicity
• D) Central deafness

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Definitions:

Motor Function

The ability of an individual to move and control movements of the body, primarily referring to physical coordination and mobility.

Sensory Function

The ability of the body to receive and process stimuli from the environment through the senses, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.

Somatic Symptom

A physical symptom that is caused by psychological factors and can cause significant distress or impairment.

Substance Abuse

The injurious employment of psychoactive compounds, covering the spectrum from alcohol to illegal drugs.