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kfurse · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss. The nurse realizes type of hearing loss is not associated with:

1. cerumen.
2. brain damage.
3. otitis media.
4. otosclerosis.

Question 2

The nurse is trying to communicate with a hearing-impaired client. The best way to do this is to:

1. write down all of the message.
2. shout in the impaired ear.
3. speak slowly and clearly while facing the client.
4. talk in a regular voice in the good ear.

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Conductive hearing loss results in a blockage of sound waves in the external or middle portions of the ear. Wax (cerumen) buildup and infections are a large part of conductive hearing loss. Otosclerosis is associated with conductive hearing loss. Brain damage is not a cause of conductive hearing loss.

Answer to Question 2

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When trying to communicate with the hearing-impaired client, the nurse should speak slowly and clearly while facing the client to give her the opportunity to see and hear the words being spoken. The nurse should not write down all of the messages. Shouting in the impaired ear will not improve the client's hearing. Talking in a regular voice into the good ear will not improve hearing.