A 75-year-old notes that he was told he has presbycusis and asks what this is. The nurse explains that presbycusis is:
a. A persistent ringing of the ears associated with low-frequency hearing loss.
b. Chronic ear infections associated with accumulation of ear wax.
c. Impaired coordination related to damage to the middle ear.
d. Gradual high-frequency hearing loss associated with aging.
ANS: D
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