An older patient has sensorineural hearing loss. Which health problems should the nurse recognize as causing this type of hearing loss? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Presbycusis
2. Meniere's disease
3. Impacted cerumen
4. Otitis media infection
5. Tympanic membrane perforation
1,2
Rationale: Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by presbycusis or loss of hearing due to age-related changes in the inner ear.
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