Which finding indicates that this patient has a sensorineural hearing loss?
a. The patient hears sound by air conduction longer than by bone conduction.
b. The patient hears sound from a vibrating tuning fork in the affected ear only.
c. The patient hears normal conversation at 40 dB and a whisper at 20 dB.
d. The patient hears the rubbing of fingers together from a distance of 4 inches from each ear.
ANS: A
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The mother asks the nurse to describe the common reactions to immunizations. The nurse tells the mother that they usually consist of redness, swelling, and tenderness at the injection site, along with:
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