An older adult in the family practice clinic reports a decrease in hearing over a week. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Assess for cerumen buildup.
b. Facilitate audiological testing.
c. Perform tuning fork tests.
d. Review the medication list.
ANS: A
All options are possible actions for the client with hearing loss. The first action the nurse should take is to look for cerumen buildup, which can decrease hearing in the older adult. If this is normal, medications should be assessed for ototoxicity. Further auditory testing may be needed for this client.
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