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During an interview, the patient states he has the sensation that everything around him is spinning. The nurse recognizes that the portion of the ear responsible for this sensation is the:
 
  a. Cochlea.
  b. CN VIII.
  c. Organ of Corti.
  d. Labyrinth.

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A patient has been shown to have a sensorineural hearing loss. During the assessment, it would be important for the nurse to:
 
  a. Speak loudly so the patient can hear the questions.
  b. Assess for middle ear infection as a possible cause.
  c. Ask the patient what medications he is currently taking.
  d. Look for the source of the obstruction in the external ear.


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Sammyo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
If the labyrinth ever becomes inflamed, then it feeds the wrong information to the brain, creating a staggering gait and a strong, spinning, whirling sensation called vertigo.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A simple increase in amplitude may not enable the person to understand spoken words. Sensorineural hearing loss may be caused by presbycusis, which is a gradual nerve degeneration that occurs with aging and by ototoxic drugs, which affect the hair cells in the cochlea.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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