During a routine hearing test, a school-age boy is discovered as having a hearing level of 60 dB. What does this finding indicate to the nurse about the child's ability to hear?

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At the hearing level of 60 dB, the person will have difficulty with normal conversation. A person who can hear whispered words is not experiencing a hearing loss. The person who can only hear loud noises would have a severe hearing loss at the decibel level between 70 and 90. The person who is able to hear all noises and sounds is not experiencing a hearing loss.

During a Routine Hearing Test, a School-Age Boy Is Discovered