A client is scheduled to have a stapedectomy to treat otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is categorized as a __________ disorder
1. Mechanical
2. Inflammatory
3. Obstructive
4. Sensorineural
Mechanical
Rationale: The cause of hearing impairment can be categorized as mechanical, inflammatory, or an obstructive disorder. A mechanical cause is the result of problems with the structures of the ear. Otosclerosis is a condition in which the structures of the ear begin to harden. This leads to a conductive hearing loss. An inflammatory cause of hearing loss is the result of an inflammatory process caused by an infection. An obstructive cause is a partial or complete blockage of the ear canal. Sensorineural is a type of hearing loss, not a cause.
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