When a patient complains of progressive hearing loss, crackling and ringing noises in his ear, and progressive ear pain, what should the nurse assess for?
a. A dead battery in the patient's hearing aid
b. Cerumen impaction
c. Sinus congestion
d. A middle ear infection
ANS: B
Symptoms of cerumen impaction are progressive hearing loss, bothersome noises in the ear, and progressive ear pain.
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