An older adult client says, "I can't seem to hear as well as I could when I was younger." Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss, which occurs gradually and is associated with changes within the inner ear. Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone, Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, and Otitis externa is an infection of the outer ear. While these conditions can also cause hearing loss, they are not specifically age-related.

An Older Adult Client Says, "I Can't Seem to Hear