Asked by Lauren Singer on Jun 16, 2024
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Which factors in a health history place a patient at risk for hearing loss? Select all that apply.
A) Being an older adult
B) Childhood chickenpox
C) Frequent otitis media
D) Diabetes mellitus
E) Congenital rubella
Otitis Media
An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, commonly seen in children, which may cause ear pain, fever, and hearing problems.
Congenital Rubella
A viral infection present at birth caused by the mother's infection with the rubella virus during pregnancy, leading to various health issues in the infant.
Diabetes Mellitus
A chronic condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood due to insulin production or function issues.
- Identify risk factors that contribute to hearing loss.
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Rachel SilvaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,E
Explanation :
Having had frequent ear infections (otitis media)places a patient at risk for hearing loss because of scarring that may have occurred.Older adults experience a generalized decrease in the number of nerve conduction fibers and structural changes in the ear,which cause hearing loss.Sensorineural deafness,eye abnormalities,and congenital heart disease are the classic triad that occurs with congenital rubella.Chickenpox and diabetes mellitus do not place the patient at risk for hearing loss.
Learning Objectives
- Identify risk factors that contribute to hearing loss.