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DelorasTo

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A ball or cyst known as cholesteatoma can cause permanent hearing loss, balance disturbances, and infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Patients having a procedure, such as a laryngoscopy, that involves the use of a laser should have their eyelids ______________ and their face covered with a _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

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Desquamated skin cells can form a ball or cyst in the ear known as cholesteatoma. It can cause hearing loss, balance disturbance, infection and facial nerve paralysis.

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ANS: taped; moist towel





 

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