Describe the tests you would use to assess a patient's hearing acuity. What results would you expect if the patient's ability to hear and localize sounds was suspected to be below normal?
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Pure-tone audiometry: This test involves the use of headphones and a machine that produces sounds of different frequencies and intensities. The patient is asked to indicate when they hear the sound. The results are plotted on an audiogram, which shows the Show more…
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