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jjjetplane

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The nursing instructor is discussing the difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss with his class. The discussion turns to evaluation for determining what kind of hearing loss a patient has.
 
  What Weber test result would indicate the presence of a sensorineural loss?
  A) The sound is heard better in the ear in which he has better hearing.
  B) The sound is heard equally in both ears.
  C) The sound is heard better in the ear in which he has poorer hearing.
  D) The sound is heard longer in the ear in which he has better hearing.

Question 2

A patient who is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism is being monitored closely by the care team.
 
  When observing this patient for signs and symptoms of thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis), the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
  A) Temperature and heart rate
  B) Deep tendon reflexes and peripheral pulses
  C) Pain and level of consciousness (LOC)
  D) Assessment for visual and auditory disturbances


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Qarqy

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

A

Answer to Question 2

A


jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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