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After thorough diagnosis and screening, a 9-year-old boy has been scheduled for a cochlear implant. The nurse who will be contributing to this child's care should recognize that:
 
  A) The boy's hearing deficit will be considered normal within 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
  B) A lengthy period of learning may be required before he can accurately interpret sounds.
  C) The boy will achieve hearing through bone conduction.
  D) The cochlear implant will provide a beneficial, but temporary, solution to the boy's hearing loss.

Question 2

A nurse is aware of the significant potential benefits of cochlear implants for certain individuals. Which one of the following individuals is the most appropriate candidate for a cochlear implant?
 
  A) An individual who has not yet experienced hearing loss but who possesses multiple risk factors
  B) An individual who has been diagnosed with presbycusis
  C) An individual who has longstanding and severe conductive hearing loss
  D) An individual who has profound, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss



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poopface

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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