During a Weber Test, a Patient Is Found to Have

question 33

Multiple Choice

During a Weber test, a patient is found to have increased hearing in the right ear. The nurse realizes that this finding is consistent with:

• A) normal aging.
• B) conductive hearing loss in the right ear.
• C) possible buildup of cerumen or otitis media in the left ear.
• D) perforated left eardrum.

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