After assessing an older adult client and reviewing the laboratory reports of the client, a nurse confirms that the client is suffering from presbycusis. Which findings in the client would support the nurse's confirmation? Select all that apply
1. Age that is older than 50 years
2. Red tympanic membrane
3. Loss of hair cells in the cochlea
4. Increased volume of endolymph fluid in the inner ear
5. Inflammation of the membranous labyrinth
1, 3
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a. Only have sex with someone who looks healthy. b. Abstain from sexual relations even if you have a cold. c. Only have sex with someone who has no infection. d. Sex is safe as long as your partner really loves you.
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A) body B) rugae C) antrum D) fundus
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A. teachers overlap the content across the curriculum B. it provides choices for students to decide which subjects work well together C. it allows two teachers to connect and work together D. it connects content from at least two subject matters