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BSN246 Sherpath Wk 2

Auditory Problems

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The nurse is assessing a patient with Ménière's disease. The patient presents with complaints of vertigo. What additional sign or symptom would the nurse suspect? Significant inability to function.
A patient has central and functional hearing loss. The nurse understands that which finding may have contributed to this disorder? No physical reason for hearing loss can be identified. Central and functional hearing loss is caused by an emotional or psychological factor.
A patient calls the office and reports that his 78-year-old spouse has suddenly lost hearing in one ear. Which recommendation by the nurse is correct? -1) Bring his spouse in to be evaluated immediately 2) Suggest gently cleaning out the ears to remov Bring his spouse in to be seen immediately.
The student nurse is caring for a patient with an acute attack of Ménière's disease. Which finding indicates a need for further teaching of the student nurse? The patient is placed in the dayroom to watch a favorite action movie. - When caring for a patient with an acute attack of Ménière's disease, the nurse should plan interventions that minimize vertigo and provide for patient safety. Avoiding fluorescent o
A nurse receives orders for a patient with an acute attack of Ménière's disease. Which drug order should the nurse question? ACE inhibitors - This is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and normally used for cardiac disease, not Ménière's disease. Calcium channel blockers may be used for the treatment of acute attacks.
A nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about working with patients with profound hearing loss. Which statement made by a new nurse requires correction? "I should avoid using hand movements." - A nonverbal aid such as hand movements would help the patient understand what the nurse is trying to communicate and should not be avoided. This statement requires correction.
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