The nurse suspects a patient has a hearing deficit. What behavior did the patient demonstrate that indicates a hearing loss?
a. Patient cups the ear during interview.
b. Patient answers questions appropriately.
c. Patient complains of people talking loudly.
d. Patient leans away from the nurse during interview.
ANS: A
Cupping the ear is a behavior associated with a hearing loss. B. C. D. Answering questions appropriately, complaining of loud talking, or leaning away from the nurse during an interview are not behaviors associated with a hearing loss.
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