An older man who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.Which should the nurse implement to alleviate the stress he is experiencing from tinnitus?

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The nurse assesses the patient for risk factors potentially contributing to tinnitus that can be altered such as smoking cigarettes,consuming caffeine,drinking alcohol,experiencing fatigue,and taking medications that carry a high risk of causing tinnitus.Removing these potential offenders can help give the patient a sense of control,as well as provide potential relief from tinnitus.The nurse irrigates the external auditory canal for impacted cerumen to decrease the risk of tinnitus..Although a hearing aid and a masker have the potential to alleviate tinnitus,introducing them can also serve as a potential source of additional stress,depending on the financial and functional status of the individual.Although white noise has the potential to alleviate tinnitus,it can be ineffective or serve as a potential source of additional stress.

An Older Man Who Has Tinnitus Complains to the Nurse