An older patient is diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The nurse knows that causes of sensorineural hearing loss include: (Select all that apply.)
a. tumors of the middle ear.
b. cerumen impaction.
c. infections of the external and middle ear.
d. age-related hearing impairment.
e. excessive and loud noise.
ANS: D, E
A, B, and C are all associated with conductive hearing loss. Age-related hearing impairment, or presbycusis, is a form of sensorineural hearing loss. Excessive and loud noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss, which is also a common type of sensorineural hearing loss.
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