A Patient Has Been Shown to Have a Sensorineural Hearing

A patient has been shown to have a sensorineural hearing loss.During the assessment,it would be important for the nurse to:

A) speak loudly so he can hear the questions.
B) assess for middle ear infection as a possible cause.
C) ask the patient what medications he is currently taking.
D) look for the source of the obstruction in the external ear.