The Nurse Asks the Patient If He or She Has

The nurse asks the patient if he or she has been exposed to loud noises. Why is this question important?

A) Hearing loss may be inherited or could be caused by ototoxic drugs.
B) Hearing loss can have an economic impact on everyday health.
C) Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerves.
D) Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause tinnitus.