How does the nurse perform a Rinne test of hearing function? The nurse:
a. Whispers several words to the client and requests that the client repeat the words heard.
b. Places a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of the head and asks the client 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 client to identify the sounds.
d. Places a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid process until the client no longer hears it, and then moves it in front of the ear until the client no longer hears it.
ANS: D
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