A patient with a sore throat and head cold is complaining of "trouble with hearing.". The nurse should conduct additional assessment for which most likely condition?
1. Swimmer's ear
2. A middle ear infection
3. Otosclerosis
4. An inner ear infection
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Rationale 1: Swimmer's ear does not manifest with symptoms of head cold, sore throat, and auditory compromise.
Rationale 2: Middle ear infections are often caused by a head cold that spreads. The cold may also cause a sore throat.
Rationale 3: Otosclerosis manifests with hearing loss but does not cause sore throat and head cold symptoms.
Rationale 4: Inner ear infections usually cause vertigo, which is not indicated in this patient's complaint.
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