Practice Question
A 70-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has noticed that he is having trouble hearing, especially in large groups. He says that he "can't always tell where the sound is coming from" and the words often sound "mixed up." What might the nurse suspect as the cause for this change?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Nerve degeneration in the inner ear
Rationale:
🔷 This describes presbycusis, an age-related sensorineural hearing loss.
🔷 It results from degeneration of cochlear hair cells and neurons.
🔷 Patients often report difficulty localizing sound and hearing in groups.
🔷 High-frequency hearing is typically lost first.
🔷 Common in adults over 65 years and progressive.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
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