conductive hearing loss
pathophysiology
occurs when vibrations cannot get through the outer and middle ear
clinical manifestations
causes and risk factors
ear infection
poor functioning of the eustachian tube
fluid in the middle ear
hard to hear soft sounds
loud sounds get muffled
dizziness
trauma
diagnostic tests
management
ear surgery
hearing aid
nursing intervention
nursing evaluation
nursing diagnosis
disturbed auditory perception
provide consistent daily routine
provide access to familiar objects
speak in slow appropriate volumes
promote physical comfort
monitor and record vital signs
weber test
Rinne test
Definition
movement of sound through middle ear is blocked