An advanced practice nurse has performed a Rinne test on a new patient. During the test, the patient reports that air-conducted sound is louder than bone-conducted sound. How should the nurse best interpret this assessment finding?
A) The patient's hearing is likely normal.
B) The patient is at risk for tinnitus.
C) The patient likely has otosclerosis.
D) The patient likely has sensorineural hearing loss.
Ans: A
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The Rinne test is useful for distinguishing between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. A person with normal hearing reports that air-conducted sound is louder than bone-conducted sound.
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