An older client, reporting a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, asks the nurse when his hearing will return. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
1. The most common cause of hearing impairments is exposure to loud noises.
2. Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible.
3. Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent loss of hearing.
4. Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost.
Question 2
Several older adult clients in the nurse's care report growing concerns about their dental health. They state they need to have dental work done despite continuing the same hygiene habits they have employed for years.
They inquire about the underlying cause for these changes. What information should be given to these clients? 1. Dental health begins to decline with aging.
2. The loss of bone density with aging will result in tooth decay and breakage.
3. Increases in saliva production increase exposure of the tooth's enamel to corrosive agents.
4. Metabolism changes in aging contribute to dental destruction.
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