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bobypop

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An otoscopic examination of an older patient reveals a red, bulging membrane with absent distorted light reflex. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
 
  1. Scar tissue
  2. Otitis media
  3. External otitis
  4. Ruptured tympanic membrane

Question 2

An older patient has sensorineural hearing loss. Which health problems should the nurse recognize as causing this type of hearing loss? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Presbycusis
  2. Meniere's disease
  3. Impacted cerumen
  4. Otitis media infection
  5. Tympanic membrane perforation


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

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Rationale: Scar tissue is incorrect because it is characterized by dense irregular white patches on the eardrum.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by presbycusis or loss of hearing due to age-related changes in the inner ear.


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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
Gracias!

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