The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient after diagnostic testing reveals tinnitus. Which of the following patient statements indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "There is a toxic substance in my ear."
b. "That is why I have so much discharge all of the time."
c. "My ear pain should get better if I follow the doctor's orders."
d. "The ringing sound I hear in my ear may be a symptom of another problem."
ANS: D
Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the ears. Discharge is otorrhea. Ear pain is otalgia.
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