The most common hearing problem associated with aging is
a. a total loss of hearing.
b. presence of a continuous humming sound.
c. Ménière's disease.
d. hearing loss of high-frequency sounds
d
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Which of the following should warrant further investigation?
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A patient with a head injury is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority for the care of this patient?
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