An older client recently reported a significant loss of hearing ...

[fahad]

An older client recently reported a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion. He has
 
  voiced questions about the sensory loss. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
 
  A) The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises.
  B) Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible.
  C) Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing.
  D) Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost.

Question 2

Why will the nurse plan interventions to reduce an older patient's risk of developing a pulmonary disease?
 
  1. There is an increase in alveolar diameter.
  2. The older patient has decreased production of antibodies.
  3. The older patient has an improved response to immunizations.
  4. The cilia of an older patient is more effective in removing debris from the airway.

[SeanoH09]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: With aging there is an increased susceptibility to pulmonary diseases because of a decrease in antibody production. Aging causes a change in the shape of the alveoli and an increase in the alveolar diameter but these have no effect on the patient's susceptibility to disease.

[fahad]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it