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Kikoku

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Otoscopic examination of an elderly client reveals a red bulging membrane, with absent distorted light reflex. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
 
  A) external otitis.
  B) ruptured tympanic membrane.
  C) otitis media.
  D) scar tissue.

Question 2

A client has sensorineural hearing loss. Which problem would the nurse recognize as the cause of the hearing loss?
 
  A) tympanic membrane perforation
  B) impacted cerumen
  C) otitis media infection
  D) Meniere's disease


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akudia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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