Which recent change, reported by a client's family, would indicate that the client's hearing ability is decreasing? (Select all that apply.)
1. Inability to follow directions
2. Mood swings
3. Decreased appetite
4. Complaints of dizziness
5. Answering questions incorrectly
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: The client who has difficulty hearing may have an inability to follow directions (because the directions were not heard), mood swings (because of the stress of not hearing well), and complaints of dizziness (associated with inner ear disturbances), or may answer questions incorrectly (because the question was not heard or was misinterpreted). Decrease in appetite is not generally associated with hearing loss.
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