Asked by Keanen Mitchell on May 13, 2024
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The nurse is testing the hearing of a 78-year-old man and is reminded of the changes in hearing that occur with aging that include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Progression of hearing loss is slow.
B) The aging person has low-frequency tone loss.
C) Sounds may be garbled and difficult to localize.
D) Hearing loss r/t aging begins in the mid-40s.
E) Hearing loss reflects nerve degeneration of the middle ear.
F) The aging person may find it harder to hear consonants than vowels.
Nerve Degeneration
The gradual deterioration of nerves, leading to loss of function or structure of nerve cells.
Low-Frequency Tone
Sounds that have a frequency at the lower end of the audible range, typically perceived as having a deeper or thicker sound quality.
Garbled
Information or messages that are confused and unclear, often due to improper transmission or miscommunication.
- Comprehend the modifications in hearing associated with aging and approaches for interacting with persons affected by hearing impairment.
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Dayne RangelMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A, C, F
Explanation :
Presbycusis is a type of hearing loss that occurs with aging and is found in 60% of those older than 65 years. It is a gradual sensorineural loss caused by nerve degeneration in the inner ear or auditory nerve, and it slowly progresses after the age of 50 years. The person first notices a high-frequency tone loss; it is harder to hear consonants (high-pitched components of speech) than vowels, which makes words sound garbled. The ability to localize sound is also impaired.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the modifications in hearing associated with aging and approaches for interacting with persons affected by hearing impairment.