NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

You are caring for a patient who complains of tinnitus. What part of the ear do you suspect is the most likely cause of the patient’s complaint?

  1. External ear
  2. Middle ear
  3. Inner ear
  4. Auricle
Explanation

Answer: C - Tinnitus is the most common complaint of patients with disorders of the inner ear. Tinnitus is a ringing in the ear that can be loud intolerable ringing or mild ringing that can be unnoticed during the day.

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