{"id":136286,"date":"2024-09-10T13:04:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136286"},"modified":"2024-09-10T13:04:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:04:46","slug":"a-nurse-is-completing-an-admission-assessment-on-a-client-who-has-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/10\/a-nurse-is-completing-an-admission-assessment-on-a-client-who-has-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is completing an admission assessment on a client who has hearing loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is completing an admission assessment on a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing manifestations of Meniere\u2019s disease?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
“l can’t get out of bed because the room is spinning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
“l did feel some fluid dripping from my ear when I laid down.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
“Sometimes I feel slightly dizzy when I am in a loud restaurant.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
“l often feel like I have cotton balls in my ears.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is A: “I can’t get out of bed because the room is spinning.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meniere\u2019s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms including vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. It is essential for nurses to recognize these manifestations during client assessments to provide appropriate care and interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vertigo<\/strong> is one of the hallmark symptoms of Meniere\u2019s disease. It is described as a sensation that the surroundings are moving or spinning, which can cause significant disorientation and difficulty in maintaining balance. This symptom is different from dizziness, as it involves a more intense sense of movement and can be severe enough to impair daily activities. When the client says, “I can’t get out of bed because the room is spinning,” it indicates a severe episode of vertigo, which is typical of Meniere\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing loss<\/strong> is another key symptom of Meniere\u2019s disease, usually fluctuating and affecting one ear at first. Over time, the hearing loss can become more permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus<\/strong> (ringing or buzzing in the ears) and a feeling of aural fullness<\/strong> (the sensation of having something in the ear) are also commonly reported by clients with Meniere\u2019s disease. These symptoms can be persistent or intermittent and often accompany episodes of vertigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s examine the other options briefly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n