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09madisonrousseau09

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The nurse is assessing the patient for high-pitch deficits. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  1) Placing a ticking watch 5 inches from the ear
  2) Placing a turning fork 5 inches from the ear
  3) Asking the patient to repeat back what is whispered
  4) Asking the patient which volume is used to watch TV

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the patient's gross hearing. Which action is appropriate?
 
  1) Asking the patient to stand 2 to 4 feet away while whispering
  2) Asking the patient to stand 5 feet away while yelling
  3) Asking the patient to stand 1 to 2 feet away while whispering
  4) Asking the patient to stand 10 feet away while yelling



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3



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