Multiple Choice
A 31-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has noticed a progressive loss in his hearing. He says that it does seem to help when people speak louder or if he turns up the volume of a television or radio. What is the most likely cause of this hearing loss?
A) Presbycusis
B) Otosclerosis
C) Trauma to the bones
D) Frequent ear infections
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