Asked by Aleksie Dominguez on Jul 02, 2024
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The nurse is taking the history of a patient who may have a perforated eardrum. What would be an important question in this situation?
A) "Do you ever notice ringing or crackling in your ears?"
B) "When was the last time you had your hearing checked?"
C) "Have you ever been told that you have any type of hearing loss?"
D) "Is there any relationship between the ear pain and the discharge you mentioned?"
Perforated Eardrum
A tear or hole in the tympanic membrane, which can lead to hearing loss and increased susceptibility to ear infections.
Hearing Loss
A decrease in the ability to perceive sounds compared to normal levels.
Ear Pain
Discomfort or pain within the ear, which can be caused by infections (like otitis media), injuries, or conditions affecting the ear canal or eardrum.
- Identify symptoms and causes of common ear disorders and infections.
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Lindinkosi Mdluli6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Typically with perforation, ear pain occurs first and resolves after a popping sensation, then drainage occurs.
Learning Objectives
- Identify symptoms and causes of common ear disorders and infections.
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