The nurse is preparing to assess an older patient's ears. Which techniques should the nurse consider when conducting this assessment?
Select all that apply.
1. whisper test
2. Rinne test
3. Weber test
4. electronystagmography (ENG)
5. audiometer
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
The examiner can whisper a word 1 or 2 feet behind the patient, asking the patient to repeat the word; this may provide a rough estimate of hearing acuity. The Rinne and Weber tests measure hearing loss. Audiometry is used to evaluate and diagnose conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Electronystagmography (ENG) is used to detect eye movements (nystagmus) in response to changes in head position or stimulation of balance sensors in the inner ear using warm and cool water or air. It may be used to evaluate vertigo or help diagnose Ménière disease.
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