A Patient Asks What Can Be Done to Stop the "Noises

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient asks what can be done to stop the "noises" in the ears.What should the nurse ask to determine if the patient is experiencing tinnitus?

• A) "What does the noise sound like?"
• B) "How often do the noises occur?"
• C) "What are the noises saying to you?"
• D) "Do the noises occur mostly at night?"

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