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Cooldude101

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A nurse has been caring for an 83-year-old resident of a nursing home for 2 years and has developed a high level of trust with the resident. Which of the following recent changes in the resident's behavior may signal the possibility of hearing loss?
 
  A) The resident's statements occasionally suggest that he is not oriented to time.
  B) The resident had a recent episode where he became visibly angry at a nursing assistant.
  C) The resident's attention span is short and he is easily distracted.
  D) The resident has become increasingly disagreeable and terse in his demeanor.

Question 2

A nurse who regularly visits an adult daycare center has noted evidence of a hearing deficit in a man who has no documented history of hearing loss.
 
  Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when attempting to ascertain the etiology of the man's hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Genetic factors
  B) Environmental conditions
  C) Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  D) Ototoxic medications
  E) Atherosclerosis or thrombotic events


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ryansturges

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

Ans: C
Short attention span and easy distractibility are indicators of hearing loss. Aggression and agitation more often suggest alternative etiologies, such as neurologic health problems.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
Medications, genetic factors, and environmental factors are all among the many potential contributors to hearing loss in older adults. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis are not commonly implicated in hearing loss among older adults.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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