You are teaching a class on diseases of the ear. What would you teach the class is the most characteristic symptom of otosclerosis?
A) The client being distressed in the mornings
B) A progressive, bilateral loss of hearing
C) A red and swollen ear drum
D) The client describing a history of having had a recent upper respiratory infection

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most characteristic symptom of otosclerosis is a progressive, bilateral loss of hearing. Other symptoms may include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dizziness, and difficulty hearing lower-pitched sounds. However, none of the other answer choices specifically apply to otosclerosis.

You Are Teaching a Class on Diseases of the Ear