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A patient has been referred to a specialist by his primary care provider because he is suspected to have an acoustic neuroma. What signs and symptoms most likely prompted the care provider's referral?
 
  A) A history of clear discharge from one of the patient's ears
  B) Unilateral tinnitus and hearing loss
  C) Vertigo that is unresponsive to medication
  D) Chronic tympanic perforation

Question 2

A 59-year-old patient has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is scheduled for brachytherapy next week.
 
  The patient and his wife are unsure of having the procedures because their daughter is 3 months pregnant, and they are concerned about exposing her to radiation. What is the most appropriate teaching the nurse should provide to this family?
  A) The patient should not be in contact with the baby when it is born.
  B) The patient will be in the hospital for a period of a few days after surgery.
  C) The patient and his wife can have sexual intercourse without difficulty.
  D) The patient should avoid close contact with his daughter for 2 months.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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