During the Rinne Test, a Nurse Determines That the Patient

During the Rinne test, a nurse determines that the patient hears the tuning fork held on the mastoid process for 15 seconds and hears the tuning fork held in front of the ear for 30 seconds. The same results are found in both ears. Based on this finding, what is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

A) Repeat the test again using a 2000 Hz tuning fork.
B) Tell the patient that this represents an expected finding.
C) Refer the patient for additional testing to detect hearing abnormality.
D) Perform a Weber test to confirm the findings of the Rinne test.