A client is diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss. The nurse realizes type of hearing loss is not associated with:
1. cerumen.
2. brain damage.
3. otitis media.
4. otosclerosis.
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Conductive hearing loss results in a blockage of sound waves in the external or middle portions of the ear. Wax (cerumen) buildup and infections are a large part of conductive hearing loss. Otosclerosis is associated with conductive hearing loss. Brain damage is not a cause of conductive hearing loss.
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