One area the nurse should focus on when interviewing a client about a current health problem is otalgia. Otalgia is defined as:
1. Ear pain.
2. Dizziness.
3. Ringing in the ears.
4. Fainting.
Ear pain.
Rationale: Otalgia is ear pain. Dizziness may be a symptom of vertigo. Ringing in the ears is tinnitus. Syncope is defined as fainting.
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a. curing c. health b. healing d. wellness
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