A patient with otosclerosis tells the nurse she can hear better in a noisy room. The nurse explains that this is called:
A) tinnitus.
B) paracusis Willisii.
C) presbycusis.
D) vertigo.
B) paracusis Willisii.
Explanation: A) Tinnitus, the subjective experience of hearing a noise such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the head or ears in the absence of any external noise, is a common symptom among individuals with otosclerosis.
B) The ability of a person with otosclerosis to hear better in a noisy environment is known as paracusis Willisii.
C) Hearing loss due to aging is commonly referred to as presbycusis.
D) Vertigo is a false sensation of rotation of oneself or one's environment that may be accompanied by intense nausea and vomiting.
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