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A patient with a sore throat is complaining of “trouble with hearing.” The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing
1. a sinus infection.
2. a middle ear infection.
3. infected tonsils.
4. an inner ear infection.
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11 years ago
2. a middle ear infection.

The ears and throat are connected to another so if there is an infection with one, it may travel along to another. The loss of hearing is caused due to the inflammation of the Eustachian tube. When this tube is inflammed, if is larger than normal and creates pressure which can also be accompanied with pain.
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11 years ago
2 -- The mucous membrane that lines the middle ear is continuous with the mucous membranes that line the throat. The manifestations of a sinus infection or tonsillitis would not include auditory compromise. The inner ear is not indicated in this patient scenario.
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