A client reports difficulty with hearing. The nurse performs a hearing test and discovers the client cannot hear any sounds softer than 44 dB. Which type of hearing loss does the nurse record on the client's chart?

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Moderate hearing loss is typically defined as the inability to hear sounds softer than 41-55 dB. Since the client cannot hear sounds softer than 44 dB, it falls within the range of moderate hearing loss.

A Client Reports Difficulty with Hearing