An Older Male Adult Who Has Tinnitus Complains to the Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

An older male adult who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.The nurse should implement which one of the following to alleviate the stress this patient is experiencing from tinnitus?

• A)Irrigate bilateral Eustachian tubes.
• B)Assess for modifiable risk factors.
• C)Propose a hearing aid and a masker.
• D)Use white noise to override tinnitus.

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