For what is Weber's tuning fork used?
A) measuring the degree of deafness
B) measuring the degree of hearing
C) testing if hearing or lack of hearing is the same in both ears
D) treating Ménière disease

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Weber's tuning fork is used to test for unilateral hearing loss or to determine if the hearing loss is the same in both ears. It is placed on the forehead or in the middle of the head, and the patient is asked to indicate in which ear the sound is heard louder.

For What Is Weber's Tuning Fork Used