During a Weber test, a patient is found to have increased hearing in the right ear. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Perforated left eardrum
B. Possible buildup of cerumen or otitis media in the left ear
C. Normal aging
D. Conductive hearing loss in the right ear
Answer: D
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