The nurse is assessing an older patient. Which finding should the nurse identify as an age-related change in hearing?
A) Loss of low-frequency tones
B) Loss of high-frequency tones
C) Generalized loss of all frequencies
D) Loss of high-frequency and low-frequency tones

Question

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Loss of high-frequency tones is a common age-related change in hearing, known as presbycusis. This condition typically affects the ability to hear higher-pitched sounds.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Patient