Asked by Harrison Black on Jun 20, 2024
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Which term will the nurse use to document the patient's age-related hearing loss?
A) Tinnitus
B) Meniere's disease
C) Presbycusis
D) Presbyopia
Presbycusis
Age-related hearing loss, which progressively affects the ability to hear higher frequencies over time.
Hearing Loss
A partial or total inability to hear, which can be temporary or permanent, affecting one or both ears.
Meniere's Disease
A disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss.
- Understand the role of technology and adaptive devices in assisting patients with sensory impairments.
- Pinpoint the risk factors leading to the development of visual disorders and sensory deficits.
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Marianna SitorusJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hearing changes often associated with aging include decreased hearing acuity,speech intelligibility,and pitch discrimination,which is referred to as presbycusis.Low-pitched sounds are easiest to hear,but it is difficult to hear conversation over background noise.A decrease in active sebaceous glands causes the cerumen to become dry and completely obstruct the external auditory canal.Tinnitus is commonly caused by ototoxicity and patients experience the sensation of ringing in the ears.Presbyopia refers to the gradual decline in ability of the lens to accommodate or focus on close objects and reduces ability to see near objects clearly.Although the cause of Meniere's disease is unknown,the symptoms include progressive low-frequency hearing loss,vertigo,tinnitus,and a full feeling or pressure in the affected ear.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of technology and adaptive devices in assisting patients with sensory impairments.
- Pinpoint the risk factors leading to the development of visual disorders and sensory deficits.