During the examination of a client's right ear, the nurse notes that there is scarring on the tympanic membrane. The nurse realizes that the client may have difficulty with:
1. Hearing.
2. Balance.
3. Vertigo.
4. Equilibrium.
Hearing.
Rationale: Scarring of the tympanic membrane can result in decreased vibrations from sound and decreased vibrations transmitted to the bones of the middle ear. This would be a decrease in the bone conduction of the sound. Vertigo is caused by disorders of the inner ear. Balance and equilibrium are also controlled by the inner ear.
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