When the nurse is taking a health history of a new patient at the ear clinic, the patient states, "I always sleep with the radio on." Which follow-up question is most appropriate to obtain more information about possible hearing problems?

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Patients with tinnitus may use masking techniques, such as playing a radio, to block out the ringing in the ears. The responses "Do you grind your teeth at night?" and "Have you noticed any ringing in your ears?" would be used to obtain information about other ear problems, such as vestibular disorders and referred temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. The response "What time do you usually fall asleep?" would not be helpful in assessing problems with the patient's ears.

When the Nurse Is Taking a Health History of a New