A patient with a sore throat is complaining of "trouble with hearing." The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing:
1. a sinus infection.
2. a middle ear infection.
3. infected tonsils.
4. an inner ear infection.
Correct Answer: 2
The mucous membrane lining the middle ear is continuous with the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. The manifestations of a sinus infection or tonsillitis would not include auditory compromise. The inner ear is not implicated in this scenario.
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