The nurse is conducting an auditory assessment with a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as normal? (Select all that apply.)
A)Ability to hear low whisper at 30 cm
B)Rinne's test results: bone conduction is better than air conduction
C)Weber's test results- no lateralization
D)Curved cone light reflex
E)Symmetrical location of ears

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Normal findings in the physical assessment of the auditory system include ears symmetrical in location and shape; auricles and tragus nontender, without lesions; clear canal and tympanic membrane intact, landmarks and light reflect intact; ability to hear low whispers at 30 cm and no lateralization Weber's test result. Rinne's test result for a normal finding is that air conduction is better than bone conduction.

The Nurse Is Conducting an Auditory Assessment with a Client