During the Weber test, a nurse determines that the client hears the sound of a tuning fork equally in each ear. Based on this finding, the appropriate response of the nurse is to:
a. Repeat the test again using a 2000 Hz tuning fork.
b. Tell the client that this represents a normal finding.
c. Refer the client for additional testing of the client's hearing abnormality.
d. Perform a Rinne test to confirm the findings of this Weber test.
ANS: B
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