Wayne is a 75-year-old retired teacher who comes to the physician’s office feeling quite upset. He tells Rebecca, the licensed practical nurse, that he does not know what is happening to him. When people speak to him their speech seems garbled, and lately he is having difficulty reading. After an examination, the physician tells him he has a conductive hearing loss because of accumulated cerumen. What is the role of an audiologist?

Wayne is a 75-year-old retired teacher who comes to the physician’s office feeling quite upset. He tells Rebecca, the licensed practical nurse, that he does not know what is happening to him. When people speak to him their speech seems garbled, and lately he is having difficulty reading. After an examination, the physician tells him he has a conductive hearing loss because of accumulated cerumen. What is the role of an audiologist?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter14: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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