When the Nurse Is Taking a Health History of a New

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is taking a health history of a new patient at the ear clinic,the patient states,"I have to sleep with the television on." Which follow-up question is appropriate to obtain more information about possible hearing problems?

A) "Do you grind your teeth at night?"
B) "What time do you usually fall asleep?"
C) "Have you noticed ringing in your ears?"
D) "Are you ever dizzy when you are lying down?"