A client in an airplane reports to the flight nurse that he or she is unable to hear any sounds after takeoff of the flight. What should the flight nurse anticipate from the client's statement?

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The inability to hear sounds after takeoff on a flight is likely due to a blockage or dysfunction in the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. This can occur due to changes in air pressure during ascent or descent.

A Client in an Airplane Reports to the Flight Nurse