During data collection a patient states that at times the ears hurt when there are loud noises. The nurse realizes that the patient is describing noises at which decibel level?
a. 50
b. 75
c. 110
d. 130
ANS: D
Noises reach a pain threshold at 130 dB. A. B. C. Noises at these decibel levels should not cause ear pain.
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