When the Nurse Is Taking a Health History of a New

question 17

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is taking a health history of a new patient at the ear clinic,the patient states,"I have to sleep with the television on." Which follow-up question is appropriate to obtain more information about possible hearing problems?

• A)"Do you grind your teeth at night?"
• B)"What time do you usually fall asleep?"
• C)"Have you noticed ringing in your ears?"
• D)"Are you ever dizzy when you are lying down?"

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