Answer to Question 1
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Risk factors for hearing loss include noise exposure, smoking, ototoxic drugs, congenital or hereditary factors, cardiovascular disease, aging, tumors, trauma, chronic infections, systemic disease, tympanic membrane perforation, Mnire's disease, and barotrauma. Neck trauma and diabetes are not risk factors for a hearing loss.
Answer to Question 2
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Tests used to aid in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include pulmonary function spirometry tests, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, and medication levels. Sputum samples are not useful and are not recommended in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Electrolyte levels are not indicated.
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Measuring the client’s blood pressure