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11 years ago
An individual arrives to the emergency department with injuries sustained from a natural gas explosion. The patient is unable to respond to questions and keeps repeating “I can’t hear.” For which of the following should this patient be assessed?
1. tympanic membrane rupture
2. air embolism
3. oxygen saturation level
4. confusion
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11 years ago
1 -- After a blast injury, damage to the ear can include tympanic membrane rupture or damage to the cochlea. Since the patient is stating he cannot hear, assessment should be made on the patient’s tympanic membrane. An air embolism would impact the patient’s respiratory status. There is no evidence to suggest the patient’s oxygen saturation level is impaired. There is no evidence of confusion.
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