A client is diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss. The nurse realizes type of hearing loss is not associated with:

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Conductive hearing loss is caused by problems in the outer or middle ear, such as cerumen buildup or otitis media. It is not associated with brain damage, which would cause sensorineural hearing loss. Otosclerosis, a condition where the bones in the middle ear become fixed and cannot vibrate properly, can also cause conductive hearing loss.

A Client Is Diagnosed with a Conductive Hearing Loss