A patient reports that her hearing loss has become more severe over the past 3 months. The clinic nurse makes arrangements for an evaluation for a hearing aid. What health care provider should provide this service?
a. Otologist
b. Otolaryngologist
c. Audiometrist
d. Audiologist
D
Audiologists assess patients for hearing aids. The other specialists treat ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders.
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