A 62-year-old who has worked on an assembly line since he was 24 years old began taking aspirin for arthritis 6 months ago. The client presents to the nurse with hearing problems and ringing in the ears
Which of the following problems should the nurse suspect?
A) Tinnitus
B) Vertigo
C) Ototoxicity
D) Impacted cerumen
Ans: C
The older adult has symptoms of ototoxicity. Aspirin is a known ototoxic drug. Tinnitus is the persistent sensation of ringing in the ears, which is one of this client's symptoms. Vertigo is a sensation of motion, which is not a reported symptom for this client. Although common, impacted cerumen would not lead to ringing in the ears.
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