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