Multiple Choice
An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
A) "Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost."
B) "Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible."
C) "Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing."
D) "The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises."
Correct Answer:
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