Which is an unlikely cause for conductive hearing loss that may occur during the aging process?
1) Impacted cerumen
2) Degeneration of the middle ear bones
3) Tympanic membrane thickening
4) Organ of Corti atrophy
ANS: 4
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A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care
A student voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which ethical principle? A) Nonmaleficence B) Paternalism C) Veracity D) Justice
Casts
What will be an ideal response?
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