A client asks the nurse what part of the ears becomes blocked with pressure when they travel on an airplane. Which structure of the ear should the nurse be prepared to discuss?

A. Tympanic membrane.
B. Eustachian tube.
C. Ossicles.
D. Cochlea.


Answer: C

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