The nurse is planning a community education session on ways to prevent deafness
The nurse should discuss which modifiable factors that increase the risk for permanent hearing loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Occupational exposure to loud noises
2. Prolonged exposure to loud music
3. Taking aspirin for pain relief
4. Cleaning the ears with a cotton-tipped applicator
5. Family history of hearing loss
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Occupational noise exposure is implicated in one-third of hearing loss.
Rationale 2: Exposure to loud music over time can cause hearing loss.
Rationale 3: Aspirin can cause temporary tinnitus or hearing loss.
Rationale 4: Use of cotton-tipped applicators can cause damage to the ear canal or tympanic membrane.
Rationale 5: While a family history of hearing loss does increase the risk, this is a nonmodifable risk factor.
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