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craiczarry

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient who sustained a head injury in a motor vehicle accident has damage to the temporal lobe. This injury places the patient at risk for which type of hearing loss?
 
  a. Otosclerosis
  b. Conduction deafness
  c. Presbycusis
  d. Central deafness

Question 2

Which intervention is appropriate for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sensory Perception: Gustatory?
 
  a. Limit oral hygiene to one time a day.
  b. Teach the patient to combine foods in each bite.
  c. Assess for sores or open areas in the mouth.
  d. Instruct the patient to avoid salt substitutes.


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ms_sulzle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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