A client is diagnosed with conductive hearing loss. Which of the following are common causes of this condition? Select all that apply
A) Otitis media
B) Excessive noise
C) Tumors
D) Perforated eardrum
E) Foreign bodies
F) Viral infections
A, D, E
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Causes of conductive hearing loss include otitis media, perforated eardrum, and obstruction of external auditory canal (e.g., foreign body or cerumen). Excessive noise, tumors, and viral infections may cause sensorineural losses.
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