While taking a history, the nurse notices that the patient's family member repeats most of the questions to the patient in a loud voice. Based on this information, what finding does the nurse anticipate when assessing this patient's hearing using an audioscope?

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A 40 dB loss in all frequencies causes moderate difficulty in hearing normal speech. A 5 dB hearing loss at all frequencies is not tested by an audioscope. A 10 dB loss in high frequencies results in difficulty hearing quiet sounds, such as a heartbeat. A 20 dB loss in high frequencies results in difficulty hearing high-pitched consonants, such as a whisper.

While Taking a History, the Nurse Notices That the Patient's