Multiple Choice
An older patient who has been diagnosed with hearing loss asks the nurse what caused the condition. What is the nurse's best response? Select all that apply.
A) "Hearing loss occurs in all patients as they get older."
B) "Sometimes hearing loss is caused by nerve damage in the ear."
C) "If earwax is impacted, it may cause conductive hearing loss."
D) "Middle-ear infections may be the cause of hearing loss."
E) "If your eardrum has burst, you may develop hearing loss."
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