How does the nurse perform a Rinne test of hearing function?
a. Whispers several words to the patient and requests that the patient repeat the words heard
b. Places a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of the head and asks the patient if the sound is heard the same in both ears or if it is louder in one ear than the other
c. Places a set of headphones over both ears, plays several tones, and asks the patient to identify the sounds
d. Places a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid process until the patient no longer hears it, and then moves it in front of the ear until the patient no longer hears it
ANS: D
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