The nurse is taking a health history of a new client at the ear clinic and the client states, "I always sleep with the radio on." Which of the following questions is most appropriate to obtain more information about possible hearing problems?
A)"Do you grind your teeth at night?"
B)"What time do you usually fall asleep?"
C)"Have you noticed any ringing in your ears?"
D)"Are you ever dizzy when you are lying down?"

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Clients 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 temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) pain. The response "What time do you usually fall asleep?" would not be helpful in assessing problems with the client's ears.

The Nurse Is Taking a Health History of a New