A nurse is teaching a community group about noise-induced hearing loss. Which client who does not use ear protection should the nurse refer to an audiologist as the priority?
a. Client with an hour car commute on the freeway each day
b. Client who rides a motorcycle to work 20 minutes each way
c. Client who sat in the back row at a rock concert recently
d. Client who is a tree-trimmer and uses a chainsaw 6 to 7 hours a day
ANS: D
A chainsaw becomes dangerous to hearing after 2 hours of exposure without hearing protection. This client needs to be referred as the priority. Normal car traffic is safe for more than 8 hours. Motorcycle noise is safe for about 8 hours. The safe exposure time for a front-row rock concert seat is 3 minutes, but this client was in the back, and so had less exposure. In addition, a one-time exposure is less damaging than chronic exposure.
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