When a Patient Complains of Progressive Hearing Loss, Crackling and Ringing

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a patient complains of progressive hearing loss, crackling and ringing noises in his ear, and progressive ear pain, what should the nurse assess for?

• A) A dead battery in the patient's hearing aid
• B) Cerumen impaction
• C) Sinus congestion
• D) A middle ear infection

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