What inner ear structure is affected when a client is diagnosed with otosclerosis?
A) Malleus
B) Stapes
C) Incus
D) Tympanic membrane
Ans: B
Feedback: Otosclerosis involves the stapes and is thought to result from the formation of new, abnormal bone, especially around the oval window, with resulting fixation of the stapes. This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.
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