Which of the following is an indication that a patient is experiencing hearing loss?
A) frequently complaining that people are speaking too loudly
B) overpronouncing words
C) talking in an unusually low voice
D) not responding when spoken to if out of sight range
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. arterial hemorrhage in the left cerebral hemisphere. B. arterial blockage in the right cerebral hemisphere. C. arterial blockage in the left cerebral hemisphere. D. arterial hemorrhage in the right cerebral hemisphere.