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    Ati nur 190191 physical assessment final proctored exam

    A client has dysfunction of the cochlear division of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII). The nurse should determine that the client is adequately adapting to this problem if he or she states a plan to obtain which item?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. A pulse oximeter is used to measure oxygen saturation and is not relevant to cochlear dysfunction. B. A hearing aid is appropriate for someone with cochlear dysfunction as it can help amplify sound and improve hearing, indicating the client is adapting to the hearing loss. C. Eyeglasses are used for vision problems and do not relate to the function of the cochlear division of the vestibulocochlear nerve. D. A bath thermometer is used to measure water temperature and is not relevant to auditory

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